If you didn't set an alarm for the Socceroos' 3-2 loss to Germany, you might think we earned some pride with such a close result. But the truth may be a bit more jarring, with Australia seemingly having no plan against the world's best.

ANU has confirmed it is in discussions with investors over leasing nine of its student residences to raise funds.

Vicinity Centres is moving to lift its planned asset divestments to about $1.5 billion.

There'll be plenty of debate as to whether the Muslim community under possible attack was treated differently during the Finsbury Park incident, writes Lisa Millar.

Insurance Australia Group is on the hunt for new offices in ­Melbourne, ­with the company seeking up to 40,000sq m of space.

A new measure to crack down on foreign property owners skirting tax obligations will ensnare Australians.

Anna Stubblefield, a former chair of philosophy at Rutgers University, had sex with a man who can't speak. She went to jail — and for a minute, it looked like the story would end there.

Housing prices fell last week in all but one of the mainland state capitals. The exception was Melbourne.

Development insiders expect growth this year, according to the latest ANZ/Property Council survey.

Investec Australia Property Fund looks to more acquisitions after distribution grows 12 per cent on quality assets.

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.

Homeowners are spending the same proportion of income on mortgage payments despite recent interest rate hikes.

President Donald Trump struck a decidedly different tone to his usual campaign-style rhetoric in his first address to Congress, writes Conor Duffy.

QIC Global Real Estate is looking to raise up to $1.4bn for its first fund in the US specialising in retail assets.

Arts insider criticises Sydney Opera House’s link to Airbnb.

Right now, millions of Australians are feeling some level of job insecurity, and it's hurting, writes David Taylor.