Economy

Feb 24 2017

The level of construction work done in Australia fell for the second consecutive quarter in Q4 last year, according to recent findings by ANZ.

Feb 23 2017

A federal government MP has suggested that housing could be made more affordable for first home buyers in Australia if banks would waive the need for a deposit for those with a three-year ...

Feb 23 2017

Housing supply could be improved by assisting retirees and upgraders who are being impeded from selling their properties due to the cost of stamp duty, according to the Real Estate Institute ...

Feb 23 2017

The governor of the Reserve Bank says that Australian households are carrying more debt than they have before, which is a “significant issue” that the central bank is “watching carefully”

Feb 22 2017

A recent downtrend in investor property appetite could trigger a correction in the housing market if it were to continue, according to a market analyst.

Feb 22 2017

There were 2,280 dwellings auctioned off in Australia’s capital cities in the week ending 19 February, marking it the first time the number of auctions had surpassed the 2,000 milestone in ...

Feb 22 2017

Homesafe Solutions Pty Ltd has announced it has entered into a referral partnership with Nexus Mutual (previously Esso Employee Credit Union).

Feb 21 2017

Anna Bligh, former premier of Queensland, has been announced as the new chief executive of the Australian Bankers’ Association.

Feb 20 2017

The RBA’s assistant governor (economic) says that although there are some “pockets of potential stress” in the housing market, housing affordability is more layered and complex than much of ...