New report outlines impact of mortgage debt on older Australians
A new report from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has highlighted the implications of older Australians carrying mortgage debt into retirement.
Clearance rates reach new heights in latest auction results
Buyers continue to be out in force during the final weeks of winter, with the latest preliminary results from CoreLogic indicating the capital city clearance rate for the week ending August 25 could surpass the previous week's mark.
Economic revival drives detached housing boom in Tasmania, says HIA
Tasmania's residential construction industry has responded "in spades" to the increased demand for housing in the state, the Housing Industry Association says.
The Housing Industry Association has released its quarterly economic and industry outlook report, revealing a "convergence of conditions" in the building industry.
Combined capital city clearance rate expected to reach highest point since May 2017
The final weekly clearance rate for the combined capital cities is expected to hold above 70 per cent for the first time in more than two years, according to the latest data.
More Australians seeking space this spring: research
New research from Westpac has shown the proportion of Australians considering upsizing has nearly doubled since last year, while more than half are feeling more confident about the state of the property market.
Housing market could help balance out future risks for economy: RBA
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Guy Debelle has identified positive change within Australia's housing market as a potential offset for future risks to the country's economy.
Where to find the highest rental returns in Victoria
Data modelling from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has revealed that yields of up to 6.7 per cent can be found in and around Melbourne's CBD while some regional hot spots are returning surprisingly high returns.