The banking regulator has today announced plans to remove its macro-prudential measures, which have been in place since 2014. The regulator has revealed that it will remove its 10 per cent benchmark on investor loan growth, which it says was always a temporary measure. The curb was introduced in 2014 as part of a range of actions to reduce higher-risk lending and improve practices. “In recent years, authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) have taken steps to improve the

There’s no denying that buying a home is a big decision and yet you may be surprised by the number of people who are influenced by factors other than price, resale value and location. From the number of a house to a lick of new paint on the walls, it seems we are influenced by emotion and aesthetic much more than we think. This infographic illustrates the seven psychological factors prospective buyers consider when purchasing a new home. 1. Emotion Whether someone is buying a