Apartment owners left confused by government's vague announcement on Airbnb reforms
The vague announcement from the NSW government on Airbnb regulations has left apartment owners and strata managers confused on regulating short term letting in their buildings.
Royal commission highlights drastic need for property investment advice regulations
The banking royal commission has highlighted the drastic need for property investment advice regulation, according to the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA).
Developer sues Vic planning minister over stalled developments
Developer David Joachim has sued Victoria's planning minister, Richard Wynne, after two of his developments were stalled by the minister's planning freeze.
Agent selection service commissions should be transparent: REIA banking royal commission submission
Agent selection services, while appearing to be a free service, are actually paid for by agents, who often pass on the cost in the form of higher charges to the vendor.
New NSW housing code to boost the 'missing middle' in Sydney
Homeowners and developers wanting to build medium-density housing should find approvals faster and more straightforward under new processes being introduced by the NSW government.
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.
