Clearance rates and property values: Here’s a weekly snapshot of Australia’s real estate markets
We are starting to see the COVID-19 pandemic impact our real estate markets, however, this has not yet translated to lower house prices.
State by state: An April update on Australia’s property markets
We're starting to see some impact from the COVID-19 on property markets, due to a drop in consumer confidence and weaker economic conditions.
State by state: A February update on Australia’s property markets
Australia’s housing markets rebounded strongly last year and this strength has continued into 2020. Let's take a closer look.
State by state: A December update on Australia’s property markets
Australia's housing-market rebound continued over the last month, led by strong price growth in our two big capital cities, Melbourne and Sydney.
Push to outlaw unfair contracts runs into 2020 as consultations kick off
The Morrison government will consider whether to outlaw unfair contracts for small businesses next year, over a year after its initial announcement.
State by state: A November update on Australia’s property markets
After struggling for two years, the Australian housing markets are on the up, delivering positive growth for four months in a row.
Four questions for the banks: What the ACCC should investigate in its mortgage pricing inquiry
Treasurer Frydenberg has asked the ACCC to do another inquiry into the banks' pricing practices, and there are four questions it ought to be asking.
Major banks cop mortgage pricing inquiry as competitors nip at their heels
The ACCC has been directed to launch a mortgage pricing inquiry that will examine barriers for consumers looking to ditch the big banks.
“Shop around”: Treasurer slams big banks as small-business lenders seize the moment
The big banks are copping a hiding from the Treasurer this morning and small businesses, seeing an opportunity, are cashing in.
State by state: A September update on Australia’s property markets
There is no doubt about it. Our property markets have turned the corner. Here's a round-up of what's happening across Australia.
State by state: An August update on Australia’s property markets
After a two-year slide, the latest stats show we're at or near the bottom of this property cycle. Here's a breakdown, state by state.
“Logical step”: Unfair insurance contracts targeted in busy week for Treasury
In a busy week for government, unfair insurance contracts are on the agenda, alongside measures to restrict cash payments.