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Morrison issues warning on interest rates

Scott Morrison has warned interest rates could rise higher than necessary if the economic recovery is not managed properly.

Top 7 homes to inspect this weekend

November has proved to be a busy month for real estate, and we’re only half-way through! With an abundance of stunning homes on the market right now across the Canberra region, here’s...

Canberra’s top 5 suburbs to invest in

Canberra’s housing and investment market is one of the most expensive in the country as property prices continue to rise, and the median house price was sitting 0.4 per cent higher than...

Federal housing policy a failure, ACT scores better

ANU experts have released their report card assessing the health responses to the COVID-19 pandemic of federal, state and territory governments across housing, employment and income support, and there were no A’s...

Development in Woden reaches major milestone

Despite access restrictions to the display suite, over 100 of The Melrose’s 185 apartments in Woden, offering either one, two or three bedrooms, were already purchased by 31 October. Colliers Director of Residential...

Rental reforms pass Queensland parliament

Legislation has passed in Queensland parliament to provide more rights to tenants ending leases, stopping evictions without grounds, and to have pets within rental properties. 

Canberra sustainable homes: Kambah’s quirky modular

If you ever find yourself in Kambah, you’re likely to come across the home of Kirsty Goodwin, her two young daughters Winter and Edie, and their beloved greyhound Reggie – it’s the...

Sustainable construction: Low Energy Super Shed

In the hippie era of the 1970s, Leigh Duxson relocated to Canberra and, as a struggling student, bounced around from one uncomfortable house to the next relying on huge amounts of energy...

Record $100 million for ACT public housing, but ‘long overdue’

The ACT Government has budgeted $100 million for more and better affordable and public housing for low-income Canberrans.

Sustainable construction: The Link Building at Ginninderry

Life at Ginninderry is an example of inspiring and innovative sustainable living; with the Murrumbidgee River on one side, Ginninderra Creek on the other and the majestic backdrop of the Brindabellas, it’s...

Canberra has highest property price growth in Australia

ile all Australian capital cities have recorded residential property price increases in the June quarter, Canberra tops the list with an 8.2 per cent increase – the highest since records began in September 2003 – according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.

Sustainable dream homes: Canberra’s Beach House

Sustainable homes are the future of the housing if we want to protect ourselves from climate change and start reversing its environmental damage, says expert in the field, Jenny Edwards.   Ms Edwards’...

ACT government moves to protect tenants during lockdown

The ACT Government has introduced a raft of measures to protect vulnerable tenants during a financially difficult time in lockdown.

Organisations demand healthy homes for renters

Seventy-five organisations across Australia have written an open letter to state and territory Cabinet Ministers calling for minimum standards for rental properties to better protect the health of renters and protect them...

Mortgagees may be missing refinance deals

Six in 10 Australian borrowers doubt their home loan constitutes a good deal, while more than half agree it's the right time to refinance.

Housing affordability declines as household income stalls

Housing affordability has been on the decline for the past two decades and will continue to be an issue if household income does not increase, the Real Estate Institute of Australia warns.

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