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Hybrid work weighs on Australia’s commercial property market

Investors in the Asia-Pacific commercial property market are feeling the heat as rate hike headwinds take hold, with Australia feeling the brunt of its impact.

‘Best way to empower Australians is through home ownership’: Dutton

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has reaffirmed the Coalition’s pledge to allow superannuation to be used to purchase houses, while slamming the government for failing to address housing ...

Economists warn federal budget shows cracks

Economists warn while the 2023–24 budget forecasts show inflation easing, it may not be enough to halt rising rates. 

Budget slammed for not addressing the housing crisis

While the federal budget acknowledged “rising housing pressures”, new measures to address supply constraints were slim, property experts warned.

Home values rose to $9.5 trillion in April: CoreLogic

The value of Australia's 10.9 million dwellings totalled $9.5 trillion in April, with values continuing to increase after months of consecutive falls. 

Building approvals fell in March

The ABS has released its latest building approvals data, revealing a decline in approvals in March following a rise in February.

Construction loan demand falls to new low

The number of owner-occupiers taking out loans to build a home has fallen to record-low levels, new data has revealed.

Refinance activity breaks records, new mortgage lending rises

March saw a new record in refinance activity and the first time in over a year that the value of new home lending increased.

Build-to-rent project for women piloted in ACT

The scheme could pave the way for at-risk women to transition from renting to home ownership by accumulating a home loan deposit.

Labor pledges $2bn towards affordable housing

The Albanese government will be supporting an additional $2 billion for more social and affordable renting housing in next week’s budget.

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