Property Play: Housing investors say this is their worst market in at least 3 years

Mortgage rates hit a recent low at the end of February but rose sharply at the start of the war with Iran. They are now at their highest level in over a year.

ABS data shows an almost 9% slump in new lending to investors after three interest rate hikes this year Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast In what one economist is describing as a “tiny step” toward a fairer housing market after decades

Homes occupied by foreign nationals targeted in June’s disorder

Ecuador's state pension bank Biess has stepped up home lending, disbursing US$263.4 million in the first half of 2026 and tens of millions more through its Credicasa program.