Sasha Karen

State-by-state breakdown released for new-build approvals

New supply is predicted to reach its lowest point over the last five years, analysis of ABS data indicates.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 05 Feb 2019

First cash rate call for 2019 revealed

The Reserve Bank has today released the outcome of its monthly board meeting, the first for 2019.

FINANCE • Tue, 05 Feb 2019

Rate cut expected as early as next month

With the RBA expected to announce yet another hold on the official cash rate for Tuesday, experts have released their predictions on when the next move will be.

FINANCE • Mon, 04 Feb 2019

Melbourne fire raises alarm on building materials

The fire at Melbourne’s Neo 200 apartment complex has raised some concerning questions about the materials being imported and used in Australian properties.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 04 Feb 2019

Rentals up nearly 50% in boom-to-bust market

The capital city of one recovering market saw a rise of almost 50 per cent over the last month, new data indicates.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 04 Feb 2019

Borrowers’ mortgage experience revealed

A new report has shone a light on how borrowers acquire mortgages, and the data shows overwhelming levels of satisfaction with the services of mortgage brokers.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 01 Feb 2019

Big buying opportunities as January price data released

The first month of 2019 has seen current housing trends remaining consistent, with all but one capital city market recording declines, placing buyers in a powerful ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 01 Feb 2019

Dark horse capital city tipped to out-perform Sydney, Melbourne

One less popular capital city’s property market is expected to outperform both Sydney and Melbourne this year due to its apartment market.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 01 Feb 2019

Government pushed on minister to tackle property taxes, red tape

Following months of calls for a property service commissioner, an industry body has launched a petition to place real estate under a new government body.

TAX & LEGAL • Fri, 01 Feb 2019