Australia needs a federal housing minister, whose sole responsibility is to address the housing shortage by developing policies with their state counterparts to fix the constraints on supply in most capital cities.
It's not uncommon for banks to indicate before settlement that there will be a shortfall between the sale price and the outstanding mortgage.
The September 2016 quarter CPI is good news for home buyers and renters, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia.
Melbourne’s median house price increased 3.2 per cent in the September quarter to $740,000, according to the REIV.
Victoria’s west, from Horsham to Geelong, has led the way of solid home price growth, the latest REIV price data as of 30 September shows.
Homebuyers and renters are being forced to choose between affordability and commutability, just as they must decide to maintain a career or start a family.
Carmel Baker, CEO of Hodges Real Estate, reflects on uniting her staff in the first year of her role.
Property investor Brenton Tidow says anytime is a good time to buy but expect more listings in spring.
David Moses, Managing Director of Horizon Habitats, shares three questions he’s regularly asked by architects and homeowners.
In a speech given at AREC16, Nathan Casserly and Alex Ouwens of Ouwens Casserley outlined how real estate agents can beat digital disruption, and be their best versions of themselves.
“Residential land prices in Australia climbed to yet another all-time high during the June 2016 quarter,” says HIA Senior Economist, Shane Garrett.
Sydney needs a better balance of new apartments, single dwelling homes and medium density developments, much like Melbourne has, according to the Real Estate Institute of NSW.
“This bill is a vital economic reform for Australia,” says Ken Morrison, Chief Executive of the Property Council.
The seven dangers of overvaluing property this spring.