Juliet Helmke

Will a new housing minister bring new policies?

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has called the federal government’s housing agenda “too narrow” to fix the country’s current issues.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 13 Aug 2024

Housing woes won’t go away without regional focus: Urban planners

Cities are often in the spotlight, but development in non-metro areas is equally important to creating the housing stock Australia desperately needs.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 12 Aug 2024

Has rental growth reached its affordability ceiling?

The slowest rent rises in four years were recorded in July 2024, with some capitals seeing rental values drop back or remain flat.

FINANCE • Sun, 11 Aug 2024

August cash rate call provides clarity for spring market

It’s been seven weeks since the last cash rate call, with opinions varying on whether the next move would be a hold or rise. Now, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has ...

FINANCE • Tue, 06 Aug 2024

Buy a home with broad appeal in Tarragindi

Transport, culture and nature are all within arm’s reach of Tarragindi, in Brisbane’s south.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 09 Jul 2024

Which NSW councils will be using AI to fast-track DAs?

The NSW government’s plan to use AI to speed up development approvals has entered the trial phase.

TAX & LEGAL • Sun, 07 Jul 2024

How could property prices perform under a 14th rate rise?

Home prices bounced back over 13 rate rises to reach new highs in 2024 – but would another one trigger a change to the current trend?

FINANCE • Thu, 04 Jul 2024

Engineered stone is now banned: What property owners need to know

A nationwide ban on engineered stone has now come into effect. If you have a contract to have the material installed, or it’s already present in your property, make sure ...

TAX & LEGAL • Tue, 02 Jul 2024

SA’s new rental laws are now in effect

The most significant reforms to South Australia’s residential tenancy laws in decades come into play today, 1 July.

TAX & LEGAL • Sun, 30 Jun 2024