Shane Garrett

Dwelling approvals drop in June

Builders see ministerial reshuffle as chance for coordinated approach

Master Builders Australia warns of housing shortfall

It urges government action to meet National Housing Accord targets

Experts cautious on construction outlook

While apartment building approvals are up, approvals for detached houses post a decline

Nation fails to meet housing targets

Overcoming shortfall should be top priority, says Master Builders Australia

First homebuyer loans spike, reaching highest share in six years

But changes to policy and regulations are making it harder for investors

House resales and prices show upward shift despite slow market conditions

Thinking of selling your house? This might be a good time to do it

Demand for home loans keeps rising

Home loan demand has risen for the second consecutive month and lending for new homes has grown across the nation, new data shows

Cash rate: That’s it for 2017

Growing consensus that rates won’t move for the rest of this year as lending regulation bites

Morning Briefing: New home lending falls in January

Loan volumes for new homes fell over January but the demand for home loans remains strong, new data shows

Morning Briefing: Low interest rates aren't going anywhere

Australia's set for another year of low rates, says the Housing Industry Association as the Reserve Bank held the cash rate for the seventh time in a row yesterday.