‘Decision to be made’ about sale of NSW public land
Privatisation fears have been raised after the NSW Labor government declined to rule out putting public land into the hands of private developers. More than 300 properties have been earmarked for possible housing development under an ongoing audit of government land launched to relieve the housing crisis. But a decision as to whether the government […]
Rate hike case scuttled by improving inflation outlook
The Reserve Bank of Australia is growing more confident it can conquer inflation in the time-window it has given itself. Yet it’s still too early for it to consider interest rate cuts, with board members discussing another 25 basis point hike or leaving the key cash rate unchanged at 4.35 per cent at a meeting […]
Lease-to-own model targets young homebuyers
A new housing model will be launching in Australia that aims to help overcome affordability hurdles facing many new homebuyers. Lease-to-own platform Ownlea will let users rent from a selection of properties with the option of buying the dwelling within a five-year window – all the while capturing a portion of any capital gain from […]
4 benefits of outsourcing settlement admin
Outsourcing settlement services can help your business succeed.
Strategic Productivity Tips for Successful Business Management
In a new age of technology and work-from-home arrangements, productivity levels are more important than ever. Businesses that prioritise productivity not only achieve more in less time but also foster innovation and employee satisfaction, which will ultimately determine the success of a business. To assist in boosting productivity levels within your business, below are four […]
Supply must meet demand
When it comes to skyrocketing house prices and Australia’s housing affordability crisis, industry groups are in lockstep that accelerating supply is key to a long-term solution. The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA), the professional body for Australia’s real estate sector, says while there is an unfortunate “complete lack of unity” in decision making across […]
We love bricks and mortar
Buoyant long-term prospects for the Australian property market augur well for the nation’s conveyancing industry, despite some downside risks on the horizon. The conveyancing industry, in line with past experience, is likely to have its short and long-term future heavily influenced by the property market. In the short term, the four major banks – CBA, […]
The family home
Since the 1960s the idea of the typical family has been transformed in line with major social and cultural shifts in Australia, and that’s likely to continue to evolve in the next decade. Among key changes in Australia, the traditional two-parent family has declined as divorce rates, re-marriages, cohabitation, single parenthood and same-sex partnerships have […]
Australia: beautiful but expensive
It’s little wonder housing affordability in Australia is an increasingly prominent issue, with two state capitals now among the 10 most expensive cities in the world in which to buy property. The 2023 Demographia International Housing Affordability Scheme report, compiled by Canadian think tank The Frontier Centre for Public Policy, ranked Sydney as the second […]
Fierce floods a lesson for NSW govt disaster response
Premier Chris Minns has visited Eugowra more than a year after floods razed the NSW village. The disaster serves as a lesson for future emergencies, he said. Max and Kay Jones remember watching a house, a silo and their neighbours’ possessions wash down the street when a ferocious flood hit their rural NSW home. “You’d […]
