Research

The city's clearance rate is trending up as buyer confidence slowly returns.

Melbourne's clearance rate rises to 56 per cent in May, the highest monthly clearance rate for 12 months.

Big economic and political changes in the past few weeks have contributed to early signs of a turnaround Australia's property markets.

A government guarantor may be a quick way for first home buyers to enter the market, but it could cost them $53,000 over the course of the loan.

A letter to banks on Tuesday has huge implications for the Australian property market

Fewer properties being bought and sold has significant impacts for the property sector, but also reverberates through the broader economy

Despite the seasonal distractions April proved a better month for sellers.

With fewer homes up for grabs, the reduced competition proved a little more fruitful for vendors.

The RBA has kept rates on hold for 30th consecutive meeting, but signalled that a cut is around the corner.

Paying off a mortgage has become easier in most capital cities due to a combination of falling prices, lower interest rates and weak income growth.