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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.

Banks take one-two punch

Australia’s leading banks have been hit with a double-whammy, with the Senate passing the Major Bank Levy, and Moody’s downgrading their credit ratings.

Lenders take opposing views on bank levy

The Major Bank Levy has been passed in Australia’s Lower House today, following a recent Senate committee hearing and inquiry that saw a variety of banks, financial institutions and economic commentators have their say.

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.

Are apartments making markets unpredictable?

Australia’s increasing demand for new apartment housing could be having an impact on house prices and interest rates, according to a new report from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).

Rents plummeting in Perth, jumping in Hobart

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

US rate rise signals confidence in economy

First Home Owners' Grant boosted in Queensland

$1.8 billion dollars from the 2017-18 Queensland budget will be injected into the Queensland Housing Strategy over the next ten years.

Global house price growth accelerating

Rising house prices across many parts of Australia are in line with a wider global trend that is gaining momentum, according to a recent report.

Property becoming more affordable, yes, really

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