When using the ‘bank of Mum and Dad’, is the money a gift or a loan?
Over recent decades, many Australian families have relied on getting money from the “Bank of Mum and Dad” to help with home purchases. But the...
Expert analysis and insights on property from our team of specialists.
Over recent decades, many Australian families have relied on getting money from the “Bank of Mum and Dad” to help with home purchases. But the...
Mark Bouris runs one of the country's biggest mortgage books, and he's started to notice a worrying trend.
A new study provides evidence that homeownership (or lack thereof) should be considered a swinging factor for political parties and upcoming elections in Australia.
As we race to get more people into home ownership, we mustn’t overlook the threat this poses to Australians’ mental health.
Here are three possible side effects from negative gearing changes which could favour some property investors.
After years of rapid growth, Australia’s housing market is beginning to cool. Auction clearance rates have softened, prices in Sydney and Melbourne are easing, and...
Here’s what’s changing, and what to know if you are buying property now.
A former wealth manager turned economist says Australia now ticks every box for what economists call a "rentier black hole".
Australia loves an auction, but with clearance rates sliding, what happens when an auction doesn't go to plan?
Sydney is rapidly rezoning, leads the nation in apartment living, and is still racing to build more homes. But we're still building for yesterday's climate.