Borrowers well placed to withstand modest rises in interest rates
Borrowers have not rushed to fix mortgage interest rates as rates rise, says John Flavell, CEO of Mortgage Choice.
Get to know Seada Linardi, founder of SLAB Architecture
Seada Linardi was motivated to start her own firm, SLAB Architecture, by a desire to be a 'girl boss', as well as by her interest in forming a creative hub.
Construction boom driving sector, shows Kitchens and Bathrooms Report
Kitchen and bathroom renovations will pick up as the construction boom eases, says Harley Dale, chief economist of the HIA.
Modern waterfront in Bicheno for sale
'Seamist' is on the East Coast of Tasmania and is a contemporary home designed by Glen Smith Associates and is for sale by Nicolette van Wijngaarden of Unique Estates Australia.
Auction market still going strong
The national auction market achieved a clearance rate in the high 70s again last week.
Make it easier for pensioners to downsize, says Property Council
Reducing transaction costs for the elderly could add 50,000 properties to the market and improve overall housing affordability, says Ken Morrison, chief executive of the Property Council.
Company tax cut good news for builders
Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia, says the senate's passing of the tax cut bill is good news for small builders, but she is calling on the government to lower taxes for larger businesses too.
Hallett Cove beachfront home for sale
An imposing property on two titles is for sale by Michele Alexandrou of Toop and Toop.
APRA tightens bank rules to restrict risky lending
APRA is targeting the rapid rise in the number of interest-only loans.
Growth in property prices gathers pace
The debate about housing affordability stepped up a notch on Thursday when CoreLogic revealed that its latest data shows Sydney property prices are on track to achieve growth of 19 per cent in the year to March.