Home prices soar beyond reach but government inquiry unlikely to give answers
The parliamentary inquiry commissioned by the treasurer in July is called an inquiry into affordability and supply, but the word “affordability” appears in none of its three terms of reference.
Victorian real estate agents launch campaign for safe reopening
The peak body for Victorian real estate agencies is calling on the state government to relax what it says are onerous and unnecessary restrictions on the property market.
Co-working business The Space to close after falling through cracks in COVID-19 support
The owners of a co-working space have decided to close their business, amid continued snap lockdowns in Melbourne throughout 2021.
LK Group’s acquisition of Brand Collective shows retail is “changing dramatically”
Property developer LK Group’s acquisition of fashion retailer Brand Collective shows the future of retail is changing, with more non-retail companies buying fashion businesses.
Infographic: Industrial, office, and retail rent prices across Australia
Want to get an idea of how commercial rents are tracking state by state? This piece breaks it down across industrial, retail, and commercial rents, comparing the asking price per square metre.
The solution to Australia’s housing affordability isn’t early access to superannuation. Here’s why
There are several much-better ways to revive the great Australian dream for young Australians.
Is it time to ditch stamp duty?
If the goal for state governments is to deliver a stable revenue stream, then stamp duty is not fit for modern purpose.
Despite a surge in the number of Australians buying their first home, research shows this trend will be short term
In July 2020, the number of home loans provided to first-home buyers exceeded 10,000 for the first time in 10 years. But this trend will be short term.
HomeBuilder leads to spike in material and labour costs, hitting smaller builders where it hurts
The price of building materials shot up after HomeBuilder was announced in June, says Builders Collective of Australia head Phil Dwyer.
Knockdowns and urban sprawl: Four property predictions for 2021
Factoring in housing unaffordability, the expensive nature of renovations and the cosmopolitan lifestyle's appeal, here are four property predictions for 2021.
Victoria extends rent relief scheme for tenants and landlords
Victoria has extended its commercial rent relief scheme, to relieve financial hardship faced by tenants as a result of the pandemic.
COVID-19 has changed cities, and we must respond with a vision beyond ‘free parking’
Many Australian cities have fallen back on offering free car parking to attract visitors back to the CBD after the pandemic.
