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Nearly unanimous: Economists predict no change to interest rates

A MAJORITY of economists are tipping interest rates to remain on hold as the Reserve Bank begins deliberations. The bank’s board will begin two days of talks on Monday to determine whether the official cash rate will remain steady at 4.35 per cent. Reserve Bank governor Michelle Bullock will announce the board’s decision on Tuesday afternoon. Despite persistent economic pressures from the Middle East conflict and inflation levels above the bank’s preferred target range, a hold is considered likely. A Reuters survey of 45 economists found 42 expected the bank woul

Labor’s tax changes ‘simply do not grow the pie’

Money men say Budget plans may boost productivity

Government continues balancing act with immigration

Liberals admit mistakes but ‘there is a lot to play out’

When the case for due diligence is a must for conveyancers

Removing stamp duty the key for first home buyers

‘Almost all markets now favour buyers’

INVESTORS are prematurely offloading their properties before tax changes even hit the market, resulting in a listings boom but fewer rentals. Rental listings across the country have sho

Doubled investment to accelerate housing

THE Queensland Government is further accelerating the $2 billion Residential Activation Fund to unlock thousands of additional homes. Following the success of round one and overwhelming

Clearance rates jump higher after holiday

AFTER a week of softer auction clearances, the nation’s capitals bounced back with a healthy rise last weekend. The capital cities recorded a solid 80.8 per cent bounce back in auc

Vacancy rate remains stable but rents rise

AUSTRALIA’s national residential vacancy rate has remained unchanged month-on-month but the rental situation continues to be bleak. New data from SQM Research shows the residential