Economy

Feb 20 2017

The median price of land lots rose by 3.3 per cent during the September 2016 quarter, reaching a record high of $243,585, new research has shown.

Feb 17 2017

The majority of Australians say it is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve the ‘traditional dream’ of home ownership, according to fresh research from Mortgage Choice.

Feb 17 2017

The latest data from NAB’s Monthly Business Survey revealed that business conditions surged unexpectedly last month, pointing to “very strong” current levels of business activity.

Feb 15 2017

The Housing Industry Association has accused the National Affordable Housing Agreement of failing to deliver on its targets “by a long shot”.

Feb 14 2017

The HIA has urged for proposed changes to the national Building Code to be expedited in order to continue to provide the infrastructure that Australian communities “desperately need”.

Feb 13 2017

The chief executive of Financial Counselling Australia has said that mortgage stress is contributing to Australia’s “debt hangover”, and warned that rising interest and unemployment rates ...

Feb 13 2017

A non-major lender has announced that the variable interest rate for existing owner-occupied home loans and business loans will rise by 10 basis points, effective immediately.

Feb 13 2017

Fresh figures from CoreLogic have revealed that the turnaround time for Melbourne dwellings has fallen to a historic low of just 29 days.

Feb 13 2017

New research from CreditSimple.com.au reveals that Australians don’t know they can get better deals from banks, energy providers and telcos, and could collectively be missing out on up to ...