Housing finance


Is Australia’s housing bubble finally close to bursting?

One of the world’s last and greatest house price bubbles is finally ending, argues economist Steve Keen.

Residential lending may hurt us in the long run

While politicians and the media laud Australia’s “world-beating” property market, precious capital is being greedily soaked up by an asset class that confers minimal economic benefits.

Housing finance hits six-year high

Kevin Rudd’s boosting of first home buyers grants sparked a jump in housing finance in December, writes Glenn Dyer.