Economy in a solid position, says RBA

The Reserve Bank has issued a largely upbeat assessment of Australia’s economic position.

Westpac stings investors with $100/month rate hike

Westpac has followed in ANZ’s footsteps by further penalising customers who opt for interest-only repayments, while offering a small reward for ideal borrowers.

Number of homes grows 2%

Australia’s housing stock is growing faster than its population, in good news for the cause of housing affordability.

Sales of new motor vehicles climb 4.9%

One of Australia’s key economic indicators has performed quite strongly over the past year, new data has revealed.

Discover the Brisbane suburbs where prices now top $1m

A record 15 Brisbane suburbs now have a median house price of at least $1 million – including the first suburb to top the $2 million mark.

Rents plummeting in Perth, jumping in Hobart

Renting a property has become cheaper over the past year for residents of Perth, Darwin and Brisbane.

Unemployment falls after surge in full-time jobs

Super funds have staggering' opportunity with farming

Industry superannuation funds should be enticed to substantially increase their stake in Australian agriculture, a new report has argued.

Property becoming more affordable, yes, really

Housing affordability has improved in all states and territories, according to the surprising findings of a new report.

Mortgage data shows big fall in investor and refinancing activity

New statistics released today have revealed that the crackdown against investment lending has had an impact.