Property
Big city competition shows in population gains
27 March
Melburnians are growing in numbers with the Victorian city climbing to the top of the charts for the fastest growing population in the country. About 167,500 people moved to the city between 2022 and 2023, according to the Australian Bureau of...[Read More]
Building Wealth Through Property Investment and the Role of Professional Advice
28 March
The allure of property investment as a vehicle for wealth building and lifestyle enhancement cannot be overstated. With the right strategies and insights, individuals can unlock significant financial benefits, paving the way to...[Read More]
Super access won’t lower hurdles for young home hunters
27 March
Many young Australians living in the capital cities will not be able to pay for a house deposit, even if they drained their entire retirement savings, a report has found. Rates of home ownership are declining for young Australians as prices climb...[Read More]
Rate peak to buoy confidence and possibly home prices
20 March
Another month on hold and growing expectations the next interest rate move will be down could add to already robust housing demand and keep pressure on home prices. Following the Reserve Bank's widely expected decision to leave interest rates...[Read More]
Energy bills to fall as regulator reveals draft offer
20 March
WHAT IS A DEFAULT OFFER? * The default market offer is a price cap on how much retailers can charge customers on their default energy plans * It is a reference price for market competitors, according to the energy regulator, and is what...[Read More]
Renters sweating on rules to cool their homes
20 March
Some Australian rental properties were so hot over summer they are unfit to live in and it will only get worse unless urgent action is taken, renter advocates have said. The temperature inside some rentals surveyed over summer reached 30 degrees...[Read More]
Subsidiaries offer cheaper rates than big bank parents
20 March
Stretched mortgage holders could save hundreds of dollars each month by switching from a big bank to one of their subsidiaries. Ahead of the March interest rate decision on Tuesday is widely expected to result in another month of rates on hold...[Read More]
Voters open-minded on investor tax break reform
20 March
Three in five Australian voters favour scaling back negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, new polling suggests. One in five want investment property tax breaks to stay the same, according to the polling by independent consultancy...[Read More]
Work from home like a pro: tips for setting up your home office
14 March
The advent of digital technology has transformed the business landscape, ushering in a new era where working from home is no longer a rarity but a common occurrence. This shift has necessitated the need for entrepreneurs to create conducive...[Read More]
‘Roof over your head’: $4b plan for remote housing fix
13 March
A multibillion-dollar housing spend designed to benefit Indigenous Australians living in overcrowded and dilapidated homes in the Northern Territory has been unveiled. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced $4 billion jointly funded by the...[Read More]
House prices may surge if buyers use super for deposits
13 March
House prices could surge by as much as $86,000 in some Australian capitals if aspiring homebuyers use their superannuation to put down a deposit. Under the federal opposition's housing proposal, Australians could withdraw up to 40 per cent of...[Read More]
House prices surge in years since pandemic
13 March
House prices have surged more than 30 per cent across Australia since the outbreak of COVID-19, a report has found. Since COVID was declared a global pandemic in March 2020, property group CoreLogic found its national home value index rose by...[Read More]
Housing plan to build, sell and rent houses through a public developer
6 March
A plan to build, sell and rent houses through a public developer has been decried as "dystopia" by the nation's property council boss despite its use overseas. Greens housing spokesman Max Chandler-Mather and Property Council of Australia chief...[Read More]
Ways to help your child with buying their first home
7 March
In today’s economic climate, it’s increasingly common to help your child with their first home. In this article, we’re going to look at three options to help you do this. Why not take a look at the pros and cons of...[Read More]
Older Australians may win big from homebuyer scheme
6 March
Older renters who have already put down a deposit for a house could benefit most from the federal government's first homebuyer scheme. Under the Help to Buy scheme, the Commonwealth would contribute 40 per cent of the value of a home for a new...[Read More]