"Real estate professionals call it "buy and bail," acquiring a new house before the buyer's credit rating is ruined by walking away from the old one because it's "underwater," or worth less than the mortgage." Join discussion...

The best way to track Real Estate and rental price reductions for individual properties. Join discussion...

An increase in the number of online property advertisements in July is further evidence the housing market is slowing, research suggests. Join discussion...

ASIC is considering a house price index on the stock market. Christopher Joye shows his bearish side. Join discussion...

Surveys reveal that Australia is home to the world's least-affordable property. Pundits are at odds over whether it might it end in a bang or a whimper. Join discussion...

"For many of the young professionals, China's property boom is translating into a decidedly untelegenic lifestyle. As government stimulus funds and eager investors flock to the real estate sector, rents across the nation are soaring." Join discussion...

Will Chinese property crash? Join discussion...

If you're a dyed-in-the-wool property bull who hates seeing a negative thought written about property prices, stop reading now; what follows will only upset you. But if you're open to considering alternative views, please read on. Join discussion...

Australian house prices have fallen for the first time in 17 months, as rising interest rates and the end of government stimulus payments crimp demand. Join discussion...

New homes starts in Australia hit a six-year high last quarter thanks to stimulus spending on public housing. In all, home starts were almost 35 percent higher than in the first quarter of 2009, the fastest annual pace in eight years. Approvals to build new homes surged 43 percent between May and December last year, leaving a big pipeline of construction still to come. Growth in approvals has leveled off in the past few months but they still remain 37 percent above last year's low. Yet analysts still allege that far fewer homes are being built than needed to meet demand. We shall see. Join discussion...