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Role of panic buying probed in rising house prices

Role of panic buying probed in rising house prices

by Malavika Santhebennur • 28 Jun 2021
A new website developed by economics professors is exploring whether – and how much of – the housing demand is... READ MORE
1 in 5 borrowers lies on credit applications

1 in 5 borrowers lies on loan applications

by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Jun 2021
One-fifth of Australians have admitted to not telling the whole truth on their credit applications, with a researcher... READ MORE
Two-thirds of SMEs use property as security

Two-thirds of SMEs use property as security

by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Jun 2021
New research has revealed that more than two-thirds of all SMEs have used or would be willing to use their own... READ MORE
Business credit defaults up by 9%

Business credit defaults up by 9%

by Sarah Simpkins • 14 Jun 2021
CreditorWatch has suggested that Australia’s economic recovery has lost some momentum, as it has tracked a 9 per cent... READ MORE
Housing and rental affordability slides

Housing and rental affordability slides

by Reporter • 7 Jun 2021
The proportion of income required to meet loan repayments has increased, sending housing affordability down a slippery... READ MORE
RBA announces June rate decision

RBA announces June rate decision

by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Jun 2021
The RBA has revealed its official cash rate decision for June, as Victoria endures a fresh round of the COVID-19... READ MORE
1 in 8 SMEs failed to access additional funds: ABS

1 in 8 SMEs failed to access additional funds: ABS

by Malavika Santhebennur • 31 May 2021
Around one in eight SMEs who sought additional funds over the last three months had been unsuccessful in obtaining the... READ MORE
Property investor loans overtake first home buyers

Property investor loans overtake first home buyers

by Sarah Simpkins • 27 May 2021
The mortgage market share occupied by property investors is now exceeding first home buyers, a property technology... READ MORE
60% of parents would splash cash for kid’s houses

60% of parents would splash cash for kids’ houses

by Sarah Simpkins • 24 May 2021
Three-fifths of Australian parents would consider gifting or lending money to their children to help them buy a house,... READ MORE
Gen Z eyes apartments as cheaper option

Gen Z eyes apartments as cheaper option

by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 May 2021
A survey has revealed a generational shift in housing preferences, with Generation Z focused on apartment living as an... READ MORE