Latest by Michael Mata

Brace yourselves for interest rate rises

Property investors stand to be the hardest hit as banks reprice mortgages to meet tougher regulatory requirements, according to JP Morgan’s latest Australian Mortgage Industry Report.

Are foreign investors really to blame for Sydney’s house prices?

One in every 10 homes in New South Wales is purchased by foreign buyers, states new figures released under the freedom of information laws. Not surprisingly for those who regularly attend auctions, Chinese nationals account for roughly a third of foreign buyers.

Third Melbourne airport to attract investors, developers, and businesses

Should the RBA put an end to ultra-low interest rates?

RBA wants to impose even heavier restraints on lenders

The lowdown on Victoria’s new vacant property tax

Rise in US interest rates would negatively impact Australia’s mortgage belt

Is video the way forward to lower vacancy rates?

OECD: Rapid rise in house prices could be precursor to economic downturn

Nearly 80% of Chinese buyers can’t settle on apartments bought off-the-plan

Investor home loan growth inching closer to 10% cap

Landlords should child-proof their investment properties

Housing affordability declined during December quarter

Lack of financial knowledge is disempowering single women and mums

More people are choosing to live alone – and it’s impacting housing supply

Victorian government unveils latest housing reforms

Proposed changes to the RTA in Victoria disadvantage landlords

Annual growth rate for Sydney home prices at 18.4%

The housing construction cycle may have passed its peak

Forecast: the official cash rate will fall to 1% this year

Intergenerational housing wealth helps children get ahead in education, business

ASIC is assessing mortgage lending standards across the banking sector

Uninhabited dwellings exacerbating housing affordability crisis

Chinese property investors shift their focus from Australia to the UK

What can $4m buy you in Bondi Beach?

Airbnb hosts can earn more during holidays and major events

Lobby groups denounce WA Labor’s plan to tax foreign property investors

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