Skip the DIY this Easter
Master Builders has issued a timely warning to DIYers: recognise your limits, and acknowledge when you need help.
Construction of apartments overtook houses in December quarter
More apartments than houses were built in the December 2016 quarter, the first time 'on record' that this has occurred.
Housing affordability improves, but the problem remains
Housing affordability remains a significant national challenge despite the latest HIA Affordability Report showing an improvement in the early months of 2017.
Margaret River property for sale
The 'Princess House' is on five-and-a-half acres overlooking the Indian Ocean and is for sale by Kim Hewton of Acton South West.
'Sledgehammer' approach to risky lending could hurt economy: REIA
Malcolm Gunning, president of the REIA, has warned that the combined actions of APRA, ASIC and the banks could decrease demand for new properties to such an extent that housing supply dwindles and the construction sector weakens.
This is what the average Aussie household looks like
2016 Census data shows that household ownership is in decline: the 'typical' house is owned with a mortgage, while in 2006 the average home was owned outright.
Buyers' agent Cohen Handler opens LA office
Rowan Isaacs will head up buyers’ agency Cohen Handler's first US office.
Mount Eliza home for sale
This home has natural northern light and panoramic views across Canadian Bay and to the city skyline. The property is for sale by Michelle Skoglund of Aqua Real Estate.
Investor loans tumble 6% in February
ABS home loan data was weaker during February, in what could be an early sign that tighter lending rules are beginning to bite.
Australian real estate sector vulnerable to money launderers, report shows
A new report by Transparency International, 'Doors wide open', shows that Australia is weak in all 10 ways that money laundering can flourish.