Jan 21, 2025
Renters and first-time buyers in driving seat
The slowing property market is turning into a win for renters and first-time buyers, according to economists.
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Jan 20, 2025
Just six out of 43 councils hit NSW target for DA approvals
At the current pace, only 183,996 of the 322,000 new dwellings needed in Greater Sydney by July 2029 will be delivered.
Jan 20, 2025
Greens housing crusade fails to sway most tenant voters
Despite the Greens pivoting towards the plight of renters ahead of the election, tenants are giving more backing to the major parties, polling has revealed.
Jan 20, 2025
Backlog of cases shows planning system is broken
An independent development approval arbitrator is needed to consider appeals after number of cases doubled in a decade, according to HIA
Jan 20, 2025
A drop in new home building approvals must be reversed
The 169,140 new homes approved in 2024 is 30 per cent lower than required to achieve the 1.2 million National Housing Accord target.
Jan 16, 2025
Home building to pick up in 2025, but only modestly
Housing construction is expected to ramp up this year but labour shortages, builder insolvencies and higher global inflation pose headwinds.
Jan 16, 2025
Property dominates wealth but stocks safer than houses
Investors might start looking outside of the property market where most of Australia's wealth is held, as returns for another sector outstrip housing.
Jan 16, 2025
Could the LA fires happen in a major city in Australia?
The short answer: yes, according to renowned expert David Bowman, a Professor of Pyrogeography and Fire Science at the University of Tasmania.
Jan 16, 2025
Solving the housing affordability crisis remains elusive
Radical 30% property price fall that would solve Australia’s housing affordability crisis is highly unlikely, according to AMP economist My Bui.
Jan 16, 2025
Conveyancers hold key to avoiding nightmare Strata living
Fast-growing number of people living in apartments is a burden – and an opportunity – for conveyancers.
