Property
ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott says his bank has become more cautious about lending to apartment developers and buyers due to concerns about overdevelopment and stagnant household incomes. He further warned; there are areas of concern across the economy and when it comes to property bubbles, "smallish" city apartments are a particular worry.
Apartment 'settlement bulge' will be a key risk for property. Bank of Queensland chairman Roger Davis has highlighted the risks from a looming surge in apartment settlements in Brisbane and Melbourne amid signs more buyers are facing difficulties completing off-the-plan purchases.
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Chief Executive Shayne Elliott says his bank has become more cautious about lending to apartment developers and buyers due to concerns about overdevelopment and stagnant household incomes. Ross Miklaszewicz reports.
ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott has warned there are areas of concern across the economy and when it comes to property bubbles, "smallish" city apartments are a particular worry. Property prices in the pockets of Sydney and Melbourne are a worry for the bank executive.
The high-rise construction boom that is transforming the skylines of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will probably leave parts of these cities with too many apartments, ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott says. As figures showed a sharp fall in approvals for high-rise units, Mr Elliott on Wednesday said the bank was taking a more cautious view on this part of the property market, due to pockets of over-building.
Bank of Queensland chairman Roger Davis has highlighted the risks from a looming surge in apartment settlements in Brisbane and Melbourne amid signs more buyers are facing difficulties completing off-the-plan purchases. Mr Davis told shareholders at the bank's annual general meeting on Wednesday the lender was "naturally cautious" on residential property, pointing to settlement risk and high prices in east coast cities.