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Victorian government sets ambitious housing target

The Andrews government has unveiled a bold new 10-year housing plan to boost supply and affordable housing in the state.

‘Opposing forces’ to face housing market: NAB

The major bank’s outlook for the housing market continues to foresee households adjusting to higher rates, while the rebound ...

Immigration needs to be lower to improve affordability: Shane Oliver

A “chronic housing supply shortfall” and surging immigration are the root causes for Australia’s housing affordability ...

Regional banking inquiry to probe big 4 banks

A Senate inquiry is preparing to grill the big four banks’ chiefs today over the widespread closure of regional banking ...

RBA waiting for full rate hike effects

The central bank continues to wait for the effects of its monetary policy tightening to be fully realised through the economy

NSW government unveils housing targets

As part of the state’s budget, the NSW government will boost housing supply, expedite planning regulations, and construct ...

Auction activity remains strong; new listings are up

The week ending 17 September recorded yet another busy week for auction activity, recovering from the slight fall in the week ...

Non-bank announces immediate retirement of chairman

Jon Denovan has been elected as the new independent chairman of the company as part of several recent appointments.

Major brokerage announces plans to delist

The mortgage broking group is set to go private again after applying to the ASX requesting to be removed from the stock ...

Unemployment rate holds steady at 3.7%: ABS

The ABS has released the latest unemployment rate data, revealing a resilient labour force that surpassed some forecasts from ...

CBA’s $50m CCI class action settlement approved

The Federal Court has approved the major bank’s $50 million settlement in a class action focusing on junk consumer credit ...

AMP CEO appointed to FSC board

The Financial Services Council has appointed two chief executives to its board.

Rate anxiety affecting 75% of mortgagors

A recent poll reported that three-quarters of mortgage holders say their health and relationships have been impacted by ...

Great Australian dream ‘alive and well’: Mortgage Choice

The majority of Australians believe that property is still a good investment despite current economic conditions, the ...

AHURI calls for ‘smarter government interventions’ to help FHBs

The national research organisation has outlined certain measures the government can adopt to assist first home buyers in ...

Median dwelling values rose 2.8% in June quarter: ABS

The average price of residential dwellings rose for the quarter ended 30 June 2023, ABS has confirmed.

Rate cuts could come by March 2024, say AMP, CBA

With rapidly rising interest rates having slowed spending and inflation, consumers could expect cuts by March next year, ...

Softness in spending likely to continue into 2024: CBA

Growth in the major bank’s annual HSI has slowed due to rising rates and is expected to continue into the new year.

Industry welcomes passing of Housing Australia Future Fund

After undergoing revisions, the Housing Australia Future Fund has successfully gained approval in the Senate, welcomed by ...

Mortgagor confidence up, but overall sentiment still languishes

While consumer sentiment among mortgage holders has increased, overall sentiment still sits at 30-year lows, Westpac has ...

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