Customers resilient, but war still weighs heavily – bank
The head of Australia's second-largest bank has warned the federal government the nation needs to be better prepared for future events, as the war continues.
The head of Australia's second-largest bank has warned the federal government the nation needs to be better prepared for future events, as the war continues.
From a humble start to a thriving business, a Central Western NSW conveyancer is now at the top of their game.
Australia’s current housing crisis has been four decades in the marking, says Federal minister Clare O’Neil. And the “madness” of development red tape is at the root of the issue.
The fall in consumer confidence around the country is affecting home values. Sydney and Melbourne are the hardest hit.
Housing cost growth is set to pick up steam in the coming months as the Middle East conflict drags on, adding to the Reserve Bank's inflation concerns.
Jim Chalmers has played down suggestions possible changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax would be breaking promises with the electorate.
As the scale and uncertainty of the Middle East conflict escalates, so too does the anxiety around Australian housing crisis. The war has forced the sector to lower its expectations around the country new home building targets.
Labor will unveil net savings for the second consecutive budget as it faces claims it is planning a "tax assault on family" through investment changes.
Tens of thousands of new homes are expected to be built in one state under a $2 billion government investment that promises to give young buyers a leg up.
The upcoming federal budget is widely tipped to pare back incentives for property investors as the prime minister promises to tackle intergenerational inequity.