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Regulation
Conveyancers have to get on the front foot
Enrolment has begun for businesses to start the process of making changes in line with the Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms.
News
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Property
Small builders under pressure if wage rise is too high
HIA calls for modest hike in minimum wage in order to protect small builders and help ease the housing crisis.
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Economy
Surcharge fees scrapped in $1.6b consumer victory
Removing surcharge fees on card transactions will mean punters know what they owe a business before they head to the till, the Reserve Bank says.
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Economy
Top forecaster’s dire prediction if Iran war drags on
Australia could enter a recession, with the Reserve Bank raising interest rates a further three times, economists warn as fears of a protracted conflict mount.
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Property
West’s bond reform for when rental agreements go south
A reform Western Australia’s tenancy bonds process means renters will no longer have to go to court to get their bond back if the landlord withhold payment.
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Economy
Revealed: the reasons behind RBA’s split call on rates
Central bank watchers will get to peak into the Reserve Bank board room as minutes of a meeting that split 5-4 in favour of an interest rate hike are released.
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Property
Doubts surface as to when inflation pressures will ease
CBA warns that inflation will continue to rise to alarming numbers and the Middle East conflict will not end anytime soon.
Property
Major warning for Federal Government to curb spending
OECD report says Governments must lessen budget deficits to ease the burden on cost of living as oil prices continue to hit hard.
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Economy
Calm before storm: RBA braces for spikes and hikes
The economy is expected to be hit with a savage inflation spike which will in turn increase the chances of more interest rate hikes.
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Property
Landlords squeeze renters in tight market
Rising interest rates and living cost pressures mean it will be a tough year for the housing market, and even more so for renters.
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Property
Inflation numbers feel like the ‘calm before the storm’
Housing and electricity main contributors to inflation but figures have not taken into account the Middle East conflict.
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Property
Slow pace to meet national targets for new housing
Despite a raft of initiatives, many states have fallen behind in attempts to reach housing supply targets set for 2029.
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Regulation
Victoria must cease new laws that will cripple housing
State Government urged to think twice about initiating legislation at a time when building and fuel costs are continuing to rise.
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Property
Housing industry facing tough times due to Iran conflict
Rising petrol prices are beginning to have an effect on construction costs, which could severely hamper building targets.
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Property
Lobby groups attack Government over potential tax changes
Property and energy sectors condemn any proposed new taxes which will hurt housing supply and affordability.
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Technology
Planning reforms drive uplift in airspace projects
Changes to planning laws and skyrocketing property prices are sparking a lift in airspace development in several Australian capitals, according to experts.
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Property
Turn to your Granny for a little bit of extra income
More homeowners are building a small second dwelling, driven by solid rental returns and more relaxed planning rules, according to property experts.
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Property
Referral payments facing possible ban
After years of consumer concerns about referral programs between conveyancers and real estate agents, pressure is intensifying on lawmakers to bring an end to the controversial practice.
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Property
Sales down by the month but still on the rise annually
Report shows marginal decline of home sales in February across most states.
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Property
Federal Budget is golden opportunity to fix housing supply
National Housing Accord perfect platform to ensure policies address supply in the near future.
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Property
Inflation figures will be the ‘calm before the storm’
Latest figures may show drop in inflation but they won’t take into account the Middle East conflict.