Construction work posts surprise fall
THE value of construction work fell 2% in the first quarter of…
Low rates spurs demand for home loans
HOUSING finance commitments increased by 4.5% in March as a result of…
Industry really needed this rate cut
THE latest interest rate cut to the historical low levels of 2.75%…
Housing starts dip in December
TOTAL dwelling commencements fell by 2.3% in the December quarter to 38,767,…
Lack of incentives deter first home buyers
DEMAND for home loans has continued to strengthen. However the housing market…
Housing finance improves slightly
DEMAND for housing finance increased in January by 2.4% boosted by the…
Slow start for building sector
INDUSTRY experts have differing outlooks for the residential building sector in the…
Housing finance growth remains soft
DESPITE the lower interest rates, housing finance commitments fell for the second…
Retailers miss out Christmas sales
DESPITE the Reserve Bank delivering an early Christmas present in December last…
