Property market news

Stamp duty under the microscope as property group calls for the axe

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) yesterday said the removal of stamp duty will have longer-term effects than building stimulus.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 09, 2020

Which states are offering their own HomeBuilder grants?

There's a federal $25,000 HomeBuilder grant up for grabs, but certain states have offered their own construction stimulus packages too.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 08, 2020

HomeBuilder winners and losers

With more than 24 hours passing since the HomeBuilder scheme was announced, the dust has settled and people have had more time to assess its pros and cons.

By William Jolly ● June 05, 2020

HomeBuilder: Good? Bad? Both? How the experts reacted

With the Government announcing its new HomeBuilder scheme to support the construction industry, how did industry experts react to the news?

By William Jolly ● June 04, 2020

Homebuyers grant: Full details of $25k HomeBuilder scheme announced

The full details of the Morrison Government's highly anticipated new HomeBuilder grant have been revealed.

By Emma Duffy ● June 04, 2020

Homebuyers could be offered grant of $25,000 to build or renovate

Details of the proposed homebuyers grant are still scarce as the government works to finalise the scheme, but early reports say the grant could be around $25,000.

By Emma Duffy ● June 03, 2020

Will the RBA change the cash rate in June?

After holding the cash rate steady for two consecutive months, the central bank meets today to discuss the possibility of a change in June.

By Alex Brewster ● June 02, 2020

Sydney and Melbourne drive national house price falls in May

House prices fell nationally in their first month-on-month decline since June 2019, with five of the eight capital cities recording price drops in May.

By Emma Duffy ● June 01, 2020

Government set to unveil new homebuyer grants to boost residential construction

The Federal Government will reportedly unveil new homeowner grants to revive the residential construction sector in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Emma Duffy ● May 31, 2020

AHURI announces research projects that aim to improve housing after COVID-19 pandemic

Housing affordability, rent reform and economic stimulus are all on the agenda as the economy recovers from COVID-19, amid fears over high-density living for low-income earners.

By Emma Duffy ● May 28, 2020

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