Property

Mortgage market activity drops 50.4% nationally: CoreLogic
17 January 2023

The latest Property Market Indicator released by CoreLogic has revealed a steep drop in the mortgage market.

Is the 3% buffer too high, given rising rates?
16 January 2023

Increased borrowing costs and tight serviceability requirements have contributed to a decline in new housing lending, with further reductions expected.

Stamp duty opt-out scheme comes into effect in NSW
16 January 2023

First home buyers in NSW can choose between stamp duty and property tax from today, as the First Home Buyer Choice comes into effect.

WA government ‘pathway’ toasts Indigenous FHB success
13 January 2023

The first Aboriginal first home buyers to come through the ‘Jalbi Jiya’ program are proving the model’s success, the state government has announced.

South Australia’s strong housing market stands out
13 January 2023

Housing approvals and affordable homes supply shows SA sector strength, the state government has suggested.

Rents hit record high in 2022 despite market slowdown
13 January 2023

An easing of Australia’s rental market in the final quarter of 2022 was not enough to halt the country’s annual rents from growing at record highs, according to new research.

Pilot plan to boost regional housing supply: NSW Labor
12 January 2023

The Chris Minns-led NSW opposition has pledged more regional housing support if it wins the upcoming state election.

RBA hikes cause decline in building approvals: HIA
11 January 2023

The Reserve Bank’s rate hikes have contributed to a slowdown in the number of dwelling approvals over 2023, HIA economist says.

Labor pledges to create new housing agency, Homes NSW
11 January 2023

Three state departments will be merged to form a streamlined social and affordable housing entity if the NSW Labor Party wins the upcoming state election.

Buyback scheme to help over 130 Qld home owners ‘move on with their lives’
11 January 2023

More than 130 flood-impacted home owners in the Sunshine State have accepted a voluntary home buyback program, aligning with the state government’s vision of building a “more resilient ...