Property

Despite housing prices remaining stable, housing activity has slumped across the country, ANZ economists have revealed.

Although the housing market’s resurgence has continued to strengthen in the middle of interest rate headwinds, there are still questions regarding its sustainability, Westpac senior ...

A survey has indicated rental providers are considering walking away from property investment as a result of the Queensland government’s proposed rental reforms.

The state’s new investor land tax — announced in the state budget on Tuesday (23 May) — will hurt aspirational and hardworking property owners, property professionals have said.

The Western Australian state government has moved to boost rental property supply in the state through a land tax exemption.

The state’s real estate body has said the state government’s announcement to axe stamp duty for commercial real estate “is an encouraging sign for the sector”.

The recent surge in home values has led to an optimistic forecast for new listings in the housing market, new data has hinted.

Long periods of low-interest rates can hinder first home buyers, as they encourage more buyers into market thus pushing up prices, AHURI has found.

A 30 per cent increase in building charges means a rising number of projects are being put on hold, says KPMG.

A major bank has told a Senate inquiry into regional bank closures that only “1 per cent of transactions are over the counter”, justifying regional closures.