First home buyers who have used the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme to purchase their home…
Money & market
Infrastructure remains the barrier to increased housing supply
The latest data from the HIA-Cotality Residential Land Report has revealed a significant surge in residential…
Rising interest rates drive sharp decline in housing affordability, says REIA
Housing affordability in Australia has taken a significant hit in the March quarter of 2026, as…
HIA urges Senate to amend proposed housing tax changes
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has voiced strong opposition to the government’s proposed changes to negative…
HIA urges Senate to refine ‘new housing’ test amid tax reform concerns
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is urging the Australian Senate to reconsider the government’s proposed amendments…
Why strong yield is the new best investment strategy
While investors have previously shied away from investing in units, recent tax changes have prompted buyers…
Investors to run out of steam as tax reforms, interest rates limit borrowing
Australiaā€™s housing market is facing a two-fold slowdown in investor activity and a decline in turnover…
Australiaā€™s biggest housing markets see downturn
The housing market has taken a hit nationally, as median value growth loses momentum across the…