May 22 2015
Australian regulators could be keeping a close eye on New Zealand after new investor rules were introduced by its central bank to combat a “growing housing market risk”.
May 22 2015
A mortgage broking association has urged the appointment of a federal housing minister, which it says will help make property more affordable.
May 22 2015
Westpac has reported a surge in consumer sentiment, which the bank describes as a “very strong result”.
May 21 2015
Reserve Bank deliberations suggest another interest rate cut may be coming in the months ahead.
May 21 2015
Negative gearing probably has a “detrimental effect” on housing affordability but the impact on rental affordability is unclear, according to a federal inquiry.
May 21 2015
AMP Capital chief executive Stephen Dunne has announced he will retire from the specialist investment manager later in the year.
May 21 2015
La Trobe Financial Asset Management has received a ‘strong’ rating from Australia Ratings for the second consecutive year.
May 20 2015
One bank has tightened its investor LVRs due to APRA pressure – but nine others are growing their investor lending faster than a key risk indicator.
May 19 2015
Australia’s parliament has launched an inquiry into home ownership in a sign that affordability remains a key political issue.
May 18 2015
Australia’s mortgage sector could prove to be far weaker than believed should an economic downturn occur, Moody’s has warned.
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