Home values on biggest upwards curve in two years
The average prices of homes across the country have had unusually strong month, in part because of government incentives are pushing up demand.
The average prices of homes across the country have had unusually strong month, in part because of government incentives are pushing up demand.
While the national housing construction target dominates headlines, the roads, rail and critical community infrastructure need to be developed on step, peak bodies warn.
As the Reserve Bank considers a ban on credit card surcharges, the head of the nation's biggest bank has warned of "wrong assumptions" about the payments.
Economists expect Australian Bureau of Statistics data to show workers' pay packets are still growing in inflation-adjusted terms, but maybe not for long.
In a parliamentary inquiry into law enforcement, Australian real estate boss says agents need to be on top of obligations and the rules of engagement.
Barring a material rise in unemployment or weaker-than-expected economic growth, mortgage holders can just about give up hope for any more interest rate relief.
While 2025 has brought a lot of difficult news for families, many are determined to look past that and towards Christmas cheer and retail therapy.
Rate-watchers will delve into the Reserve Bank's unanimous decision to keep interest rates on hold as stubborn inflation lingers with the economy at capacity.
While it will take all states to contribute to the national new home building target of 1.2 million constructions by 2029, Victoria is currently leading the charge.
A source of anxiety for conveyancers as AML/CTF changes loom has been not knowing where to start. AUSTRAC pledges to provide the answers in January. It's late, but with deeper detail, they say.