Australia could face 'credit crunch' if banks significantly tighten lending standards: UBS
If the banks tighten credit standards in the wake of the scandalous findings of the royal commission, we could see weaker house prices for a few years as house prices are largely determined by the availability of credit, says UBS.
To become a competent property developer, it's advisable to begin small, perhaps starting with a cosmetic renovation, then working your way up to a simple subdivision, and then a strata subdivision.
NSW government steps in to buy Fernhill, historic Blue Mountains estate
After a public outcry over plans to convert the historic Mulgoa estate into a cemetery, the New South Wales government has stepped in and bought Fernhill for $27.5 million.
New report looks at how aging asbestos can be made less dangerous
A new report from the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency looks at ways to contain and stabilise asbestos when it is not immediately possible to remove it.
A recent survey of conveyancers found almost half think a three to four-week settlement period is more realistic in the digital age than the traditional six-week settlement period.
Property Council of Australia Chief Executive Ken Morrison welcomes the debate about population growth, and calls on people to plan for great cities and liveable communities.
"We’re putting a stop to dangerous combustible cladding being used on Victorian buildings. This has been allowed to go on for too long and we’re ending it," said Victoria's minister for planning, Richard Wynne.
