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Dwelling approvals remain near decade lows

Building approvals took another hit in December following two months of gains.

Full interoperability needs to be ready by December 2025: ARNECC

ELNOs need to be ready for full interoperability for key documents by 31 December 2025, according to a new mandate.

All 4 majors see loan book growth

The major banks have recorded the first month of positive loan book growth across the board since July 2023.

December CPI points towards February cash rate hold

The lower-than-expected CPI figures will likely convince the RBA to hold the cash rate in February, economists have said.

Inflation growth at 2-year low

The ABS has revealed the smallest quarterly rise in the CPI since 2021.

Mortgage demand lifts as interest rates stabilise: Equifax

Positive growth for mortgage demand has been recorded for the first time in two years, Equifax has found.

Home loan stress rises following consecutive declines: Roy Morgan

New research has revealed a further increase in mortgage stress in the three months to December 2023.

Lower tax on BTR could bolster affordable home numbers

An additional 10,000 affordable homes could be built at no cost to taxpayers if government reduced a tax on build-to-rent ...

Will interest rates be the biggest influence on housing this year?

Nearly three-quarters of real estate agents think rates will have the most significant influence on the housing market in ...

Lenders open financial assistance for Cyclone Kirrily

Lenders have begun offering emergency assistance for those impacted by extreme weather events in North Queensland.

Qld opposition would raise FHB stamp duty threshold

Queensland’s Leader of the Opposition has committed to raise the stamp duty concession threshold for first home buyers.

Submissions open for Mortgage Business Awards 2024

Leading players of the third-party mortgage distribution channel are being invited to enter the second annual Mortgage ...

Outgoing Credit Suisse CEO appointed to ANZ board

The major bank has announced the appointment of Richard Gibb as a non-executive director to its Group board.

Revised stage 3 cuts ‘a plan for middle Australia’: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shed light on the alterations to the upcoming stage 3 tax cuts.

Dream of owning a home ‘at risk’: NAB CEO

The major bank’s chief executive has voiced concerns over the “great Australian dream” becoming out of reach.

Premium market in recovery: PEXA

The upper echelon of the residential property market has shown signs of recovery, the latest PEXA report has found.

Government urged to scrap property investor tax concessions

Calls are being made to scrap tax concessions for investors amid concerns they’re ‘subsidising’ the private market at the ...

Concerns arise over stage 3 tax cuts

The Albanese government’s impending stage 3 tax cuts have drawn apprehensions in regard to its effects on inflation and the ...

December CPI forecast below RBA’s expectations: Economists

Major bank economists have forecast a softer-than-expected print from the upcoming quarterly CPI data.

Housing market ‘fully recovered’ from 2022 downturn: Domain

Australia’s property market has made a complete recovery following its downturn two years ago, a Domain report has revealed

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