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Economy
What’s next for the property market will drive prices higher
But house price growth is needed to ensure new construction is economically viable again, a senior economist says.
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Property
Queensland’s rental market has even fewer options in 2025
Building pipeline of that should be 4,100 a month was just 3,116 in March, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Property
Student digs sector ready to help solve housing challenges
Cutting student visa numbers was a blunt instrument, did little to ease rental pressure and put serious strain on one of Australia’s most valuable exports, says the Property Council.
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Property
Tradies make up just 2.5 per cent of skilled temporary workforce visas
Stark mismatch between Australia’s skilled migration intake and the needs of the sector is now under the spotlight.
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Practice
AFL great Luke Darcy on how conveyancers can kick business goals
Western Bulldogs legend and voice of AFL- who is now an in-demand motivational coach – reveals the secrets of running a successful firm.
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Economy
Home auctions market predicted to boom in May
A rate cut at the next Reserve Bank meeting could result in a very busy winter, according to one expert analyst.
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Property
What next for the property market?
A conveyancing industry leader scrutinises the election promises to tackle the housing crisis.
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Economy
Student digs investment sees $1.8 bn of deals this year – up 15 times on 2024
More than 12,000 student beds due for completion by the end of 2026 as the sector booms.
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Property
Skills shortage top priority for Albo, say conveyancers
Big investment in skilled migration and training pipelines are what’s needed to reach Housing Accord target.
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Economy
Weary retail recovery has rate cut almost in the bag
All the smoke signals point to an interest rate cut as Australian retail spending continues to grow amid cooling consumer and producer inflation.
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Property
Drastic action needed for an apartment market on the brink
New government needs to adopt drastic measures to get anywhere the 1.2 million homes by 2029 – with the experts predicating a 400,000 shortfall.
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Economy
Overseas rates decision to dominate domestic chatter
Australian investors and markets will keenly monitor how Donald Trump’s tariffs impact the US Federal Reserve’s outlook for future interest rate cuts.
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Economy
Auctions and open homes packed for polling day
Clearance rates and open home visits were up as Anthony Albanese was returned to power – and confidence returned to the property market.
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Economy
First rate cut in four years had little impact on spending
Australian retail spending continues to grow amid cooling consumer and producer inflation, with all the smoke signals pointing to an interest rate cut in May.
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Property
House prices continue to climb ahead of the election
More than $2,700 added to home values during April, though market activity slowed because of the long weekends.
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Regulation
Conveyancers do most AML work already but face big fines for slip-ups
Penalties of $19,000 a day for those who do not sign-up to the new regime. And failure to carry out annual compliance reports also carry a $19,000 fine.
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Economy
Inflation data suggests May rate cut is likely – but not a done deal
Quarterly inflation figures have come in slightly higher than expected, but could still make room for an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank.
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Regulation
Seller disclosure good for conveyancers and the community
Changes that come into force on August 1 as part of the Queensland Property Law Act 2023 are seen as the biggest shake-up to the state’s property laws in 50 years.
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Regulation
Demands to level playing field for conveyancers in Queensland
New seller disclosure regime means practitioner expertise must be recognised in sunshine state – NSW AIC
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Property
Auctions rebound after Anzac and Easter traffic jam
More resistance to auctions during long weekends than to those going under the hammer in ballot week sees numbers rebound to 2,300.
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Property
Students and hire staff pay for Labor election pledges
Labor reveals how it would balance the federal budget with its election promises as a global agency warns government spending could trigger a credit downgrade.