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Calls for ‘land tax discount’ as vacancy rates drop
11 October 2023

As investors sell due to high costs, vacancy rates have fallen further, signalling a need for improved investor incentives.

Exchange ‘unaffected’ by third-party incident: PEXA
11 October 2023

An incident involving a device containing a business’s digital certificates has not affected the property exchange, according to PEXA.

1 in 3 first home buyers used guarantee schemes
10 October 2023

Nearly a third of all first home buyers have been supported by a government guarantee, according to new data.

Payments to rise by 60% for 14% of fixed-rate borrowers: RBA
10 October 2023

Ten per cent of borrowers who have rolled off fixed rates since May 2022 have seen repayments rise by more than 60 per cent, with another 14 per cent expected to join them.

Distressed property listings on the rise: SQM
10 October 2023

The number of distressed residential property listings rose nationally in September 2023, new research has found.

Auction activity recovers following public holidays: CoreLogic
10 October 2023

The number of homes taken to auction bounced back last week following a string of public holidays, CoreLogic has found.

‘Nothing to lose’ as the referendum nears: Albanese
9 October 2023

As the Voice to Parliament referendum approaches, renewed calls for its passage have highlighted its potential to bridge the housing gap for Indigenous Australians.

Home values soar in northern Sydney: PropTrack
9 October 2023

With home prices reaching record highs in September, PropTrack has revealed the regions that have seen the largest amount of growth.

RBA notes mortgage pressures, but suggests no systemic risk
6 October 2023

Households are spending more money on housing and arrears are rising, but the majority are able to service their debts, the RBA has said.

Public RMBS system would improve mortgage competition: Greg Medcraft
6 October 2023

Calls for the creation of a public RMBS system have been reignited by the former ASIC chairman to help improve home loan rates.

Resi mortgage delinquency rates continue to rise: Moody’s
6 October 2023

New data has revealed the ongoing climb in mortgage arrears among a backdrop of high interest rates and inflation.

Chinese buyers lead foreign residential purchases
6 October 2023

Home buyers from China have increased the value of their purchases, according to the latest foreign investment report.

Investor incentives needed as rent prices hit new records
6 October 2023

A new report has highlighted the urgency of improving investor incentives as rental prices reach record highs, pushing the affordability ceiling to new levels.

Investors will ‘turn away from Victoria’ due to expanded tax: REIV 
5 October 2023

Controversial legislation that will provide a “financial incentive” to rent out empty homes has been announced by the new Allan government.

Fixed-rate cliff ‘so far failed to materialise’: PEXA
5 October 2023

Borrowers are avoiding the fabled “mortgage cliff” as refinancing activity remains strong, PEXA’s chief economist has said.