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Steady as she goes – but maybe not for long

THE Reserve Bank has left the door open to more interest rate hikes as it held the benchmark lending rate steady for a second straight meeting. Falling house prices and lower-than-expected inflation helped convince the central bank’s nine-member monetary policy board to leave the cash rate untouched at 4.35 per cent on Tuesday. The unanimous decision had been widely expected by economists and money markets following relatively benign inflation figures released in late July. Following three interest rate rises since the beginning of 2026, financial conditions had tightened and t

Leading conveyancer free to talk about deposit flicking

House-hunters face spring sale shortage in market slump

SMSF investment in housing under the microscope

When one initiative fights against another in housing market

Time’s up: AUSTRAC to get tough on AML/CTF laggards

Big drop in house prices expected moving into next year

Plenty of appeal for SA property investors

NEW data has revealed Adelaide to be the standout performer as Australia’s real estate market continues to ease. The South Australian capital has six of the nation’s 10 hottest LGAs, acc

Under the bonnet of top conveyancing firms

WITH the property market taking a breather, many professionals might feel they’re stuck in neutral, mired in a traffic jam. But not those featured in “Driven” – the special August

Picture looking rosier for auction numbers

FEWER auction withdrawals has led to the nation’s highest auction clearance rate since June. The preliminary clearance rate across the combined capitals rose to 55.1 per cent last

Stability the key for any incoming government

WHEN it comes to November’s Victorian election, the message to all political parties regarding the housing sector is simple: do no harm. That’s the view of Keith Ryan, the Ho