Economic updates

If you only took one look at the headlines you'd be excused for thinking that real estate in Australia was incredibly expensive.

Foreign investment in real estate in Australia could be the key to keeping prices down across the country, according to the latest release from the Property Council of Australia.

There has been concern that the number of available houses for sale is drying up, especially in the hot markets of Sydney and Melbourne.

With the never-ending search for affordable housing driving the next generation of homebuyers, it appears that high-rise apartment buildings and other high-density living solutions will become the more popular choice of homes for sale.

When it comes to elevating the profile of a geographical or council area, as well as the value of real estate of other assets in that region, infrastructure and community development plays a key part.

Interest rates have been a steady pillar of support in the property market over the past few years.

A strong supply of new homes for sale isn't just essential to keep the wheels of the real estate market spinning - it's crucial for supporting affordability in some of the busiest and in-demand areas.

There are some unique features about each property year that one, seemingly, can count on.

The world is headed in only one direction when it comes to real estate, and that's sustainable living.

Australia has a very sound set of building standards designed to protect people in new houses and renovated homes or commercial real estate.

In good news for the Australian economy, the national unemployment rate dropped 0.2 per cent to reach six per cent in May, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

For those considering the cost of apartments and houses for rent, there could be good news from the latest official statistics.