Only seven per cent of aspiring international students say they would continue with Australian courses if they're fully online, according to a new survey.
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Private sector credit (effectively outstanding loans) rose by 0.4 per cent in March – the biggest increase in 13 months.
A leading economic think tank says Australia’s migration program needs imminent overhaul to better attract skilled migrants
The Australian central bank’s policy resolve has won it a reprieve from bond traders, and seen it rewarded with both lower yields and a weaker currency.
Amid this financial market frenzy, it’s only fair for punters to wonder if mortgage rate rises may be on the cards.
Inflation is the spice of economic life. And the spark’s gone out.
The US dollar has risen as rising coronavirus cases and doubts over the speed and size of US stimulus tempered traders’ upbeat mood.
The economy faces headwinds in the new year as it continues to grapple with the impact of the coronavirus, but growth is set to pick up earlier and faster.
Australia’s economic recovery looks set to continue at a solid clip in the early stages of 2021, building on the strong rebound from the COVID-19 recession.
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Population growth and infrastructure spending are often key elements to successful property investment strategies. API Magazine takes a look at the federal budget commitments that will have the biggest impacts on property markets in Australia’s fastest-growing regions.
Rising house prices are extracting a toll on homebuyer confidence, with fresh research showing positive sentiment in property is slipping fast, while fewer than half of the respondents to a recent survey said they considered now was a good time to buy.
New investment models and more government support for build-to-rent developments are needed to address the rising inaccessibility and unaffordability of rental housing in Australia.
First homebuyers, single parents and downsizers are among the biggest beneficiaries in the property sector from this week’s federal budget, but some experts are questioning how effective the new schemes will be against a backdrop of sky-high house prices.
Australia’s smaller capitals and mid-size regional cities are experiencing chronic rental property shortages that are pushing rents higher and luring investors seeking to achieve capital growth as well as positive cashflow.
Crowds at Brisbane home opens and auctions are starting to get smaller, but lower attendance is not yet translating into fewer offers as buyer activity remains historically high, particularly in the inner and middle ring suburbs.
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