Aug 3, 2026
The days of property ‘super-cycle’ could be over
Senior economists say latest data 'could mean a decade or so of real house prices ranging sideways'.
Jacob Shteyman
Jul 30, 2026
Surprise inflation fall eases RBA rate hikes risk
Inflation figures have come in under the Reserve Bank's predictions, but some economists warn they might not paint a true picture.
Jul 30, 2026
Red tape strangling housing crisis efforts
Removing layers of rules and having the political will to stand up to NIMBYs are among a raft of measures put forward to fix Australia's housing crisis.
Jul 29, 2026
Fears of an interest rate hike tempered with latest data
Inflation falls marginally but annual inflation for new dwellings has reached its highest level in three years.
Jul 29, 2026
Banks ‘not getting the basics right’ with offset accounts
Failure to properly link offsets to mortgages has seen loan repayments stay the same and more interest being paid.
Jul 28, 2026
‘Too high’: RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare
The Reserve Bank governor says interest rates may need to go higher, as Australia's weak productivity problem locks households in for lower living standards.
Jul 28, 2026
The rules stopping Australia from building more homes
Allowing more homes to be built in places where people want to live will help fix Australia's housing crisis, the Productivity Commission says.
Jul 24, 2026
Higher rates and pricey petrol as economic outlook dims
Australian bonds traders are fully pricing in another Reserve Bank rate hike by the end of the year after a surprisingly strong rise in employment in June.
Jul 22, 2026
Positive signs when expectations of RBA are anchored
Report says 'expectations households and firms have about future price increases influence economic decisions'.
Jul 22, 2026
More is needed to meet social housing targets
Auditor-General says 'the department had failed to take clear responsibility for delivering the program'.
