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New Home Lending Rises
Momentum is returning to the new housing finance market, with the latest lending figures pointing to stronger activity among both owner-occupiers and property investors. Australian Bureau of Statistics data for
Momentum is returning to the new housing finance market, with the latest lending figures pointing to stronger activity among both owner-occupiers and property investors. Australian Bureau of Statistics data for
Brisbane buyers have something they have not had for a while: breathing roomFor several years, buying well in Brisbane often meant making decisions quickly. Strong population growth, tight housing supply
Buyers Agent Sunshine Coast: What Do They Actually Do and When Are They Worth Using? Buying property on the Sunshine Coast can look straightforward from the outside. Find a suburb
Registered clubs control significant areas of land that could potentially play a role in increasing housing supply without requiring the clubs themselves to close. Research by the McKell Institute has
Confidence among property investors has weakened as government decisions and legislative changes become increasingly important considerations in purchasing decisions. The latest APIM Property Sentiment Report suggests almost one-third of potential
Property owners selling outside the capital cities continue to achieve exceptionally high rates of profitable resale, despite a slight weakening in the national result. Domain’s Profit and Loss report shows
A major change to property investment through self-managed superannuation funds has taken effect, closing the door on new residential borrowing through SMSFs. From August 10, investors can no longer take
The latest figures on residential land show that price growth may be losing some momentum, but affordability pressures remain firmly in place. The Housing Industry Association’s latest Residential Land Report
Residential property values edged lower during July, continuing a period of modest price softening across much of the country. Although most markets recorded small monthly declines, the broader picture remains
A growing number of older homeowners are putting their downsizing plans on hold, choosing instead to remain in their existing homes while they assess changing market conditions. New research suggests
Thousands of Australian home loan customers have unknowingly paid more interest than they should after administrative failures involving mortgage offset accounts were uncovered at several of the country’s largest banks.
Fresh building approval figures have delivered encouraging signs for the residential construction sector, but industry experts warn the pace of new approvals remains well short of what is required to