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CBA Home Buying Index down in November

The major bank has recorded another drop in its Home Buying Index throughout the month of November.

Albanese government to respond to Home Loan Price Inquiry

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed that Treasury will examine the outstanding recommendations of the 2020 ACCC Home Loan ...

RBA reveals how mortgagors are faring

While the RBA has deemed Australia’s mortgage health as ‘resilient’, it acknowledges a rise in the number of borrowers ...

Property sector confidence up, concerns remain: PCA

Confidence in the Australian property sector has lifted, however, concerns around housing affordability and supply still ...

Unemployment ticks up to 3.9%: ABS

Australia’s unemployment rate has continued to increase, the ABS has revealed.

LIXI appoints 2 board members

The not-for-profit organisation has announced the appointment of two new board members.

Less than 50% of future FHBs likely to use brokers 

Only four in 10 future first-time borrowers are likely to choose the mortgage broking channel, according to new research ...

MYEFO shows $6.5bn towards housing: Treasurer

The federal government’s latest MYEFO has revealed the moves made to combat the country’s housing supply and affordability ...

Steven Miles to be appointed next Qld Premier 

The former deputy will soon assume leadership of the state, after his only competition has withdrawn their candidacy.

AUSTRAC sets sights on non-bank lenders

The anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism capabilities of non-bank lenders and financiers will come under scrutiny by ...

Major banks move to speed up business lending

Two major lenders have announced moves to hasten the process of business lending.

Home buyer sentiment lifts in December: Westpac

The major bank has recorded a shift in home buyer sentiment, however, levels still remain weak by historical standards.

Distressed listings remain low despite mortgage concerns

Distressed property listings remained low in November, with some cities reaching record-low levels, despite rising mortgage ...

Wave Money appoints new head of lending

The non-bank lender has announced a key leadership appointment as it looks to continue business growth.

1/3 mortgagors unprepared for current interest rates, report finds

Over one-third of investors and home owners have indicated they are not prepared for interest rates to remain at current ...

Victoria government dumps commercial stamp duty

The Victorian government has confirmed its intention to abolish stamp duty replacing it with an annual property tax aimed at ...

Foreign investor changes ‘won’t solve the housing crisis’

Increasing costs to foreign investors will not be the solution to improving housing affordability, the housing industry has ...

Affordability at ‘new lows’: REIA

Surging housing and rental prices and rising interest rates have exacerbated housing affordability conditions, REIA has found

Treasurer, RBA reveal conduct of monetary policy statement

The statement has emphasised the government’s commitment to an independent Reserve Bank as well as outlining the objectives ...

Ross McEwan appointed chair of ABA 

The major bank chief executive has been appointed chair of the Australian Banking Association for the next two years.

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