Oct 24, 2024
Shortage of shovel ready land is deteriorating further
The median price of a residential lot in Australia reached $351,044 in the June Quarter 2024.
NEWS
Oct 24, 2024
Banks at odds over easing lending restrictions
Easing lending requirements so more first homebuyers can get a mortgage has received mixed reviews, with warnings more borrowers would face crippling debt.
Oct 24, 2024
‘Mum and dad’ landlords closing the door on renters
More build-to-rent developments and social housing will provide a welcome alternative to individual investors and ease rental affordability, an economist says.
Oct 24, 2024
Treasurer soft on negative gearing as a proposal for housing crisis fix
While stopping the tax break seems certain to be part of the election debate over the coming months, Jim Chalmers has given his strongest indication that it’s not Labor policy.
Oct 23, 2024
Flood risk levels to be a bigger part of the conveyancing process
Conveyancers and property managers will have to disclose flood risk levels under Federal recommendations following the 2022 floods
Oct 22, 2024
Tax concessions shot of confidence for industry and homebuyers
Industry bodies welcome the stamp duty initiative but say more still needs to be done to tackle Australia's housing crisis.
Oct 22, 2024
Drinking water guidelines for potential cancer-causing chemicals to be tightened
Stricter drinking water guidelines for potential cancer-causing "forever" chemicals are set to be introduced after increasing discoveries of PFAS.
Oct 21, 2024
Gold Coast house prices up to a previously “unthinkable” $1.2 million
Record numbers moving to the strip of south-east Queensland continue to push house and unit prices up, according to economist Nerida Conisbee.
Oct 18, 2024
Vocal neighbours silenced to save music venues
Buyers will be required to formally acknowledge they are purchasing property in an entertainment zone when snapping up real estate within the precincts.
Oct 17, 2024
Stronger-than-expected jobs data suggests a 2024 rate cut is off the cards
Economists say resilient labour market figures will mean the cash rate is likely to stay at 4.35 per cent until next year.
