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An increase in the number of builders entering administration has led the state government to issue a warning to those investing in construction projects.

Encouraging regional areas of Queensland to “grow their own” workforces, the Queensland government’s latest initiative sees opportunities for investment in regional businesses.

The property business’ chief executive has raised questions over the federal government’s Home Guarantee Schemes and whether they can address affordability.

The AFG chairman and former ASIC chair says the time is now right to bring about the competition inquiry’s ‘compelling’ recommendation for a public RMBS.

Mergers will be approved within 30 working days and follow a single decision-making process as part of new merger reforms, which the ACCC has welcomed.

To encourage more buyers into the market, the territory government has increased the maximum income threshold to be eligible for stamp duty concession.

The territory has announced the exemption as a way to improve housing choice, access and affordability.

The national research organisation has outlined certain measures the government can adopt to assist first home buyers in achieving home ownership.

The two groups have signed agreements with the Palaszczuk government in order to support Queensland jobs and financial services sector.

Amid rising house prices and ‘stretched’ serviceability, the real estate listing company has urged the government to help support more first home buyers.

Given more than 1 million homes were built on average over a five-year period, economists weigh in on the government’s housing target.

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

The results of the federal election are in. We outline what the new government’s focus will be for the mortgage industry and property market.

The Albanese government has appointed its first Housing Australia board member since its rebranding.

New legislation for the incoming stage 3 tax cuts has been introduced into Parliament.

The federal government has announced financial support is available for flood-impacted victims, as major flooding continues in South-East Queensland and the NSW North Coast.

Increasing costs to foreign investors will not be the solution to improving housing affordability, the housing industry has warned.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the Australian Banking Association have responded to the Optus data breach that saw millions of Australians have their personal information stolen.

The federal government has announced that it will be providing an additional $51.5 million to the public prosecutor to battle criminal misconduct in the financial services sector.*

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) will explore potential housing supply solutions across NSW with the state government’s land and property development group