Economic updates

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.

While falling interest rates may have made home loans more affordable, the price of new dwellings is still an area of concern.

Farmers are a peculiar bunch. They put up with the harshest of conditions on rural real estate that is far from anything, working hard day-in and day-out to produce something they're proud of.

While you might be pounding the streets of Perth or Melbourne looking at houses for sale, you're only at the beginning of the journey.

Housing supply is considered by many to be one of the primary determinants of affordability.

It's been widely acknowledged that introducing new housing stock is a key way to address housing affordability issues, while stimulating economic activity at the same time.