Australian Finance Group revealed a sharp fall in home loan activity in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

The new chairman of McGrath Estate Agents, David Mackay, is wary of talk of a Sydney housing bubble.

Business confidence in Queensland has plummeted, with industry leaders panning the competence of the government.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is taking Westpac to Federal Court in a landmark case over its responsible lending practices, but as Stephen Long writes, it is far from the only lender to face such allegations.

The residential construction boom is being plagued by a tradie crisis, with the shortage increasing the cost of building.

Investors have welcomed Mantra Group’s purchase of the Ala. Moana Hotel in Hawaii.

After years of ignoring Airbnb, international hoteliers have admitted the network is having an effect on business.

Prevention messages by universities are often directed at the victim and what she or he can do to avoid being raped, which may then deter reporting of the incident, writes Nicola Henry from La Trobe University.

St Hilliers is moving to sell its recently constructed office tower on Sydney’s Clarence Street with hopes of reaping about $130m.

Melbourne council will push for Cbus Property’s project at 447 Collins Street to be exempt from planning controls.