APRA ready to lift 10% cap on growth in investor lending: Wayne Byres
APRA chairman, Wayne Byres, has said the regulator is ready to lift the 10 per cent cap on growth in investor lending, but the cap on interest-only loans will stay.
Infrastructure Australia report says planning now essential to preserve quality of life in major cities
"The Infrastructure Australia report has a refreshing honesty about the transformation that will occur in our big cities," says Property Council of Australia chief executive Ken Morrison.
Convict-era bridge uncovered in upgrade of major Brisbane road
Workers on Brisbane's Kingsford Smith Drive have made the "surprise discovery" of a convict-era bridge, and work is now underway to determine how best to preserve the important historic relic.
New real estate agent laws pass first hurdle in NSW
New laws that could increase the education standards required to become a real estate agent have jumped their first hurdle, being passed by the NSW Legislative Assembly.
As Victoria faces a major review of property legislation, the REIV's Ignite conference will provide an overview of the policy environment, and an exceptional line-up of speakers.
Loyal bank customers exploited: Productivity Commission draft report
Competition for home loans in the Australian banking sector is "less than desirable" says the Productivity Commission's draft report, and loyal customers are often exploited.