Property

Victoria passes property reforms
22 November 2021
Victoria passes property reforms

The state government has passed a number of housing reforms, including a build-to-rent scheme and a new land tax to hit developers.

Home loan values up 70% in 18 months
19 November 2021
Home loan values up 70% in 18 months

The value of new mortgages in Australia surged by 70 per cent over the 18 months from January 2020 to July 2021, according to data analysis firm Equifax.

Rising rates don’t burst property markets: PIPA
17 November 2021
Rising rates don’t burst property markets: PIPA

House prices have continued to inflate despite cash rates climbing in the past, according to industry body Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA).

New non-bank fund launches for commercial property
17 November 2021
Pallas Capital

Pallas Capital has secured more than $500 million of funding to offer $1 million to $10 million loans for commercial property pre-development.

Affordability challenge ‘the most significant on record’: REIA
11 November 2021
Affordability challenge ‘the most significant on record’: REIA

The issue of housing affordability challenge is being exacerbated by a lack of any kind of national plan and “punitive taxation” on households, the Real Estate Institute of Australia has ...

Homes flying off market with record speed: REA
11 November 2021
Homes flying off market with record speed: REA

The median amount of time a property is listed on realestate.com.au has reached the fastest level in five years.

Property price growth continues to ease
10 November 2021
Property price growth continues to ease

The average increase in home values has declined for the fifth consecutive month, according to new CoreLogic data.

House construction approvals down in September
5 November 2021
House construction approvals down in September

The number of new dwellings approved for building fell by 4.3 per cent in September, dragged mostly by a “large fall” in house construction.

Home values increased 1.49% over October
3 November 2021
Home values increased 1.49% over October

The property price growth trend continued in October, according to CoreLogic, but the pace of growth may be losing momentum.

FHLDS fails to assist FHBs who can’t buy property: NHFIC
2 November 2021
FHLDS fails to assist FHBs who can’t buy property: NHFIC

The incentive has largely benefited FHBs who would have been able to buy property in the short-term without assistance, instead of those genuinely requiring a leg-up, an independent review ...