Christine Caulfield

The ACCC has confirmed it is investigating real estate listings giant REA Group, saying it was concerned to ensure "strong competition" in the real estate industry.

The receiver appointed a decade ago to claw back money for investors in failed Banksia Securities might seek the protection of a court order releasing him from proposed new proceedings, which would also target lawyers alleged to have breached their overarching obligations.

Real estate listings giant REA Group on Tuesday confirmed media reports of an investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Real estate listings giant REA Group faces questions by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission over its subscription offerings.

Real estate funds manager Centuria Capital Group has taken advantage of surging investment demand, selling three industrial assets in southern Queensland for an average sales premium of 25 per cent.

The Commonwealth Bank has given Healthscope a $100 million lifeline as the embattled hospital giant appoints receivers to negotiate a sale.

The corporate watchdog has imposed extra conditions on Kalkine's financial services licence amid concerns customer service representatives were providing unlicensed advice.

Woodside's North West Shelf gas project looks set to be extended until 2070, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signalling the federal government's approval was a sure thing.

Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT has promised to work with potential buyers as Healthscope -- the trust's second largest tenant -- collapses.

Global asset manager IFM Investors has hired a leading silk in a court battle with real estate and infrastructure manager Dexus, to assert its sizeable interest in the company that operates Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport.