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RBA to hold the line in June decision

Another cash rate hold is expected ahead of the central bank’s June monetary policy meeting.

Housing supply not keeping up with population growth: HIA

The association has warned of further housing pressures following the latest population growth data.

REIQ backs LNP housing measures

Queensland’s state government opposition has suggested a number of housing measures that the institute has supported.

WA affordability hindered by demand

Despite persisting as Australia’s most affordable state, recent REIA data has confirmed that the proportion of income needed ...

Unemployment rate slightly down: ABS

The number of workers waiting to start or return to their jobs in May has caused a small drop in unemployment, the ABS has ...

Mortgagor spending eases month on month: Major bank

New research has found mortgage holders have curbed their spending in May from the previous month.

Median house prices continue to rise across much of Australia

Despite predictions expecting the contrary, median house prices across many parts of the country are still rising.

Plenti announces new CEO

The lender has named its new CEO set to enter the role in late July.

Resi mortgage growth remains above pre-COVID-19 levels

Although growth has weakened, residential mortgage growth continues to perform above pre-pandemic levels, APRA has revealed

Tasmanian FHB support passes House of Assembly

Tasmania is the latest state to make changes to its stamp duty concessions for first home buyers.

Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide to continue outperforming other states

Research from a major bank has suggested these states will see new peaks in house prices over the next year.

AMP Bank to ‘transform’ settlement process

Continuing the bank’s digital transformation, AMP Bank has partnered with MSA National.

Qld passes Help to Buy legislation

Queensland has become the first state to pass the federal government’s share equity scheme legislation.

Major bank shifts rate call

The major bank has cited “several factors” contributing to the change of its cash rate call.

Miles government increases FHB stamp duty concessions to $700k

The Queensland government has announced reduced costs for first home owners through lifting the concession on the transfer ...

Total dwelling values show subdued growth: ABS

The total dwelling value growth in Australia slowed in the March quarter according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

More falling behind on repayments despite ‘contained’ lending risks

The number of mortgage holders failing to meet repayments has continued a steady climb, the CFR has found.

Home prices to increase 6% in 2024: Westpac

With house price growth varying between states, the major bank has unpacked its house price forecast for the rest of the year

Housing affordability improves for first time since 2021

The proportion of income needed to meet repayments has dropped for the first time since the beginning of 2021, REIA has said

Master Builders calls for construction industry reform

The building association has called for action from the government with the construction industry currently the weakest link ...

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