Vacancy rates hit record lows in Hobart

Australia’s national vacancy rates fell in August 2017, with the lowest being found in Hobart, according to the latest findings from SQM Research.

Easing returns from Aussie property

Australians are starting to see fewer returns from their property investments, according to new data from CoreLogic, with these returns forecast to further moderate over upcoming months.

Aussies buying more cars, making more purchase plans

The latest trend data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows an increase in new car purchases over the past month. Meanwhile, more Australians are making plans to buy a new car in the next four years, according to Roy Morgan research.

June quarter in review

The latest research from the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has found that increased regulation around investment lending is making a noticeable impact on the nation’s property markets.

Aussies spend more on bare necessities

Australians are seeing basic expenses gobble up a larger share of their household budgets, but are experiencing less financial stress, according to new figures released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Super priorities require rethink

Industry Super Australia (ISA) has called for the government to get its priorities straight and fix the superannuation system’s grassroots issues rather than revising governance models in favour of bank-owned super funds.

Do I need security to take out a personal loan?

Looking for a personal loan to help you afford that holiday, buy that car or start that business? As well as thinking about how much you plan to borrow, and whether you can afford the repayments, it’s important to consider the security requirements of different personal loans.

Are Australia's highest-value properties also the most at-risk?

Australia’s most expensive properties may have recorded the greatest value growth over the past year, but are also the most vulnerable to the effect of a potential housing crash, according to CoreLogic stats.

ASIC bans flex commissions to encourage fairer car finance

A formal ban on car finance flex commissions has been introduced by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC), to help protect financially inexperienced consumers from excessive interest charges on their car loans.

Housing affordability declines, rental affordability improves

While Australia’s home buyers continue to struggle with more challenging income requirements to afford housing, the nation’s renters are seeing conditions easing slightly across much of the country, according to a new report.