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Are rate cuts inbound?

A chief economist has made the case that the Reserve Bank is likely to hold through 2024, but the latest inflationary data ...

Rental vacancies ease, but remain tight: PropTrack

A slight easing of vacancy rates in December did little to disguise the abysmal figures of 2023.

November CPI defies market expectations

The latest CPI dataset has shown further easing in inflation in the 12 months to November.

Liberty appoints chief distribution officer

The non-bank lender has announced the appointment of David Smith to the newly created role of chief distribution officer.

Brisbane surpasses Melbourne for median dwelling value

Brisbane is now the third-most expensive city in Australia for median home values, after Sydney and Canberra.

Signs of disinflation expected in upcoming CPI data: Economist

The upcoming November monthly CPI data is expected to show further signs of easing in inflation, a major bank economist has ...

Building approvals remain low in November

Despite a microscopic rise in building activity in November, an economist has warned it could take “until the back half of ...

Developers ‘essential’ to new home delivery

Australians know that home building must ramp up over the next 12 months. For that to happen, the participation of developers ...

ADI loan books continue to grow: APRA

The regulator has recorded further growth in the overall loan book size of Australia’s banks during November 2023.

‘High chance’ of RBA achieving its goals in 2024: CBA

The major bank’s chief economist has predicted that the central bank’s desired outcomes from increasing interest rates are ...

Rental prices soar over last 12 months: PropTrack

Rents are up by $60 per week when compared to the average advertised prices in December 2022.

Bendigo Bank pulls back on Elders and Homesafe investments

In a significant shift in its investment strategy, the non-major bank has ended its relationship with Elders and divested its ...

Housing challenges spurred on by ageing population

The federal government has released its population statement that highlighted the various challenges facing Australia’s ...

Non-bank lender bolsters BDM team

The fintech lender has welcomed two new appointments amid growing demand for bridging and construction lending in NSW.

ACCC concerned about voluntary merger notification regime

The ACCC has cautioned government that allowing anti-competitive mergers to persist could result in increased prices and ...

Gen Z eyes property market: Bankwest

Amid prevailing economic challenges, there’s a burgeoning surge of confidence among young aspiring home buyers in Western ...

5 trends shaping the 2024 property market: InvestorKit

The buyer’s agency has revealed the top five trends set to shape the Australian property market this year.

RBA easing cycle influenced by Fed Reserve: ANZ

The Federal Reserve’s easing cycle of interest rates in late 2024 increases the chances of the RBA to do the same, the major ...

Recession still possible in 2024: AMP

Recession remains a key risk in 2024, according to two economic experts.

Bendigo Bank launches Financial Inclusion Action Plan

The non-major bank has released its inaugural action plan aimed at increasing the financial wellbeing of its customers.

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