Property
Average home prices hit $1m with more growth to come
12 June
Australia’s property market continues to strengthen and gain momentum as the value of the average home soars past the $1 million mark for the first time. The national mean dwelling price reached $1,002,500 in the March quarter, a 0.7 per cent...[Read More]
Labor vows to slash red tape to turbocharge housing
11 June
Breaking ground on delivering 1.2 million homes starts by untangling the maze of bureaucratic approvals, the federal government says. Housing Minister Clare O’Neil has signalled a second-term Labor administration will move quickly to boost...[Read More]
A comprehensive overview of conveyancing and property law
5 June
Conveyancing and property law are fundamental aspects of real estate transactions, encompassing the legal framework and procedural steps required to transfer property ownership. These areas of law play a critical role in ensuring that property...[Read More]
Your winter home maintenance checklist
5 June
While winter in Australia may not be as harsh as in other parts of the world, it’s still essential to keep your home in tip-top shape during the colder months. So, if you need a handy winter home maintenance checklist, this is for you. Use...[Read More]
Housing set to grow from record high as rate cuts loom
5 June
Home prices have hit new highs and will likely continue to grow as lower interest rates send buyers piling back into the property market amid a lack of new housing supply. The median dwelling in Australia was worth $831,288 in May – a 0.5 per cent...[Read More]
Australia must ease zoning to fix housing crisis: OECD
5 June
An influential global economic body has weighed in on Australia’s housing debate, urging governments to relax zoning restrictions to ease home prices. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development warned Australia to boost housing...[Read More]
Regional house price growth outstrips capital cities
29 May
Regional house values continue to climb as capital city prices reverse a decline and a second interest rate cut is forecast to fuel demand. WA has emerged as a new leader in growth with areas to the south and north of Perth notching the highest...[Read More]
Egg, housing costs might fry hopes of earlier rate cut
29 May
A jump in the cost of building and renovating homes is not helping the case for more rate cuts. Headline inflation remained steady at 2.4 per cent in the 12 months to April, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on Wednesday. But the result...[Read More]
Fears super tax rise for rich will whack housing market
29 May
A bid to increase taxes on wealthy Australians’ superannuation has been paved with good intentions, but there are warnings it may create unfair outcomes. The federal government is hoping to pass a bill to impose a 15 per cent tax on super balances...[Read More]
Rate cut hammers in immediate spike in home auctions
29 May
Auction clearance rates jumped immediately after the Reserve Bank’s second interest rate cut of the year, in a sign home buyers are regaining confidence. The volume of auctions held in capital cities surged more than 40 per cent to 2512 last week,...[Read More]
Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers
28 May
Stamp duty would be scrapped for first homebuyers spending up to $1 million under a state election pitch that creates a $1 billion budget shortfall. In his budget reply speech, Victorian shadow treasurer James Newbury unveiled a policy to lift the...[Read More]
Growing pains and gains as regional boom continues
28 May
While the Geelong Cats are fifth on the AFL ladder, their home city is the reigning champion. The Victorian region has become the most popular place for capital city escapees to settle, with its picturesque coastline and thriving industry making it...[Read More]
Resistance training on a budget? Tips to build a home gym
22 May
While most people are aware of the importance of regular aerobic exercise, the significance of resistance training (aka weight or strength training) is often overlooked. It’s recommended that adults engage in at least two 20- to 30-minute...[Read More]
Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up
22 May
Landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants without good cause, marking the end of no-grounds evictions, a reform designed to provide security for millions of renters. The reform came into effect on Monday, alongside two other key changes...[Read More]
Hopes AI can help provide lifeline for housing crisis
21 May
Researchers hope talking to maps may help them find the answers needed to solve Australia’s housing crisis. In an effort to tackle a multi-front crisis, a cutting-edge government-backed housing analytics lab will open in Sydney on Monday. Studying...[Read More]