REAL ESTATE

Victoria introduces portable rental bond scheme to end double bond stress

The change is expected to benefit more than 736,000 households, easing the financial strain of moving by removing the need to pay a double bond.

REAL ESTATE

India’s leading Real Estate body to host annual conference in Australia

The event is expected to draw over 1500 High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) from India's leading corporates, promising substantial economic and business benefits for Australia.

OPINION

Becoming a landlord while still renting? ‘Rentvesting’ promises a foot on the property ladder, but watch your step

This would increase demand for rentals in the city and reduce the supply of owner-occupier properties in the regions, worsening the affordability of both.

REAL ESTATE

Reserve Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Moderating Inflation

RBA emphasised its commitment to closely monitor global economic developments, domestic demand trends, and the labor market outlook.

REAL ESTATE

Planning to buy a renovated home? Here’s what you need to know about tax

The problem home buyers face is that what qualifies as a “substantial renovation” is uncertain.

POLITICS

Interest rates will eventually fall but it’s a bit early for mortgagees to break out the champagne

The bank has always aimed at the midpoint of the target as the most likely way to ensure inflation averages within it.

REAL ESTATE

Reserve Bank of Australia leaves cash rate unchanged at 3.60 per cent, Here’r details

Growth in the Australian economy has slowed, with growth over the next couple of years expected to be below trend.

REAL ESTATE

Foreign investors buying property to pay double fees from Friday 29 July

This will generate an additional $455 million in Budget revenue over the forward estimates.

REAL ESTATE

Sydney and Melbourne House prices in worrying descent as mortgage rates rise

The national fall in home values was driven by sharp monthly declines in Sydney (down 1.6 per cent) and Melbourne (down 1.1 per cent)

REAL ESTATE

Should customers be alarmed with what’s happening in ‘Metricon Homes’?

"no truth to the rumours" about financial struggles within the company, says Metricon.

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NEWS

Fourth incident in two months: Holy idol taken from Kali Mata Mandir, raising alarm over repeated targeting of Hindu places of worship

Temple has appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone who may recognise the individual seen in the CCTV footage or who has information about the theft to contact police.

POLITICS

Littleproud steps down as Nationals leader, says he’s “buggered” and wants time with family

He confirmed he will remain in Parliament as the Member for Maranoa, saying he still loves representing his electorate

NEWS

Community mourns Aidan Becker, “quiet hero” security guard, killed protecting schoolboy from armed teens

Aidan Becker, an off-duty security guard, died on Friday evening after police allege he intervened when four teenagers attempted to rob the schoolboy just before 6pm at Mernda Railway Station, in Melbourne’s outer north.