Australia’s first-home buyer incentives are already reshaping buyer behaviour, with loan demand surging sharply since the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme came into effect. Early data
Australia’s financial regulator is moving to rein in risky lending by capping the share of new mortgages that exceed six times a borrower’s income. The
Victoria is set to overhaul its real estate rules by introducing new laws that will force agents to publicly disclose a property’s reserve price at
Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) are reshaping Australia’s financial system by offering flexible alternatives to traditional banking. They bridge the gap between borrowers and lenders, drive
A new Grattan Institute report argues that Australia’s housing affordability crisis could be eased dramatically through zoning reform and a shift toward medium-density townhouse and
Victoria continues to draw the most foreign property investment in Australia, even amid rising government fees, new surcharges, and tightening tax measures designed to cool
Australia’s unemployment rate has climbed to a four-year high, reigniting speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could cut interest rates again when it
Cranbourne South has taken the top spot in Melbourne’s list of most attractive suburbs for property investors this spring, according to the latest PropTrack Investor
Townhouses are fast becoming the property of choice for older first-home buyers taking advantage of the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme. Offering more space than apartments
Melbourne’s housing market is showing renewed strength, with forecasts suggesting its median house price will top $1 million by summer. A strong spring selling season,
