Apart from our regular team of experts, we frequently publish commentary from guest contributors who are authorities in their field.
The threat of a loss of jobs in the the industries that support construction reveals the problem in relying on building to sustain the economy, writes… Sally Weller, Australian Catholic University Any downturn in the construction industry could trigger job losses to a range of sectors that support the building industry, such as planning, project…
Tow planners are the creators of council areas, responsible for the way cities are shaped. They can also help investors with small developments. But how? If you see the development site of your dreams, or a big corner block with potential, the first thing you usually try to discover is exactly what can be done…
The banks are dealing with rising rates of online credit card fraud, but they can’t fix it on their own, writes… Cassandra Cross, Queensland University of Technology Online credit card fraud is on the rise in Australia, but pointing the finger at any one group won’t help. It’s an ecosystem problem: from the popularity of…
Have you finally found the perfect pad but have no idea how to take the next step? Don’t worry, like many buyers out there, you’re not alone! Whether it’s a four-day cooling off period, no cooling off period, making a verbal offer or using a contract to put an offer in writing, the offer and…
When it comes to selling property, everyone wants the best price for the lowest possible expense. But how open to negotiation is your real estate agent likely to be? In this article a group of experts reveal the pros and cons of haggling on costs and strategies to do it well. Picture this – you…
Data show that people don’t feel more insecure in their jobs now – In fact, that feeling is decreasing, writes… Jeff Borland, University of Melbourne Despite many commentators, even the Reserve Bank governor, Philip Lowe, speculating on how Australians are feeling more insecure in their jobs, the data actually show the opposite. Analysis of…
The Reserve Bank of Australia is stuck, according to the economic evidence, it has to raise rates but it also should cut, writes… Richard Holden, UNSW This week: Employment rising, consumer spending growing but wages are still stuck. Therein lies the problem for the Reserve Bank of Australia. Is the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary…
It’s D-day and the payoff for all your hard work as a buyer or seller is about to be realised. So let’s take a look at what happens come settlement. There’s nothing quite like the sweaty-palmed anticipation of settlement day. Depending on which side you sit, dusk will either bring a big cheque or a…
How many people does it take to change a light bulb in Victoria? Just the one, but they must be a licensed electrician or risk a fine. That’s not the only ridiculous property law API has heard about, but how many of them are actually true? Okay, so the light bulb law in Victoria…
The slew of numbers across various major economies this week continue to suggest a mixed picture, writes… Richard Holden, UNSW This week: businesses seem confident, consumers less so, China trade slows, Australian housing finance flattens, and the US economy is growing but remains hard to call. Some good news this week on business confidence. The…
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