Consumers feeling financial pain
CONSUMER sentiment has hit its lowest point in nearly three years, as…
Rate hike fails to slow house prices rebound
THE decision by the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates in May…
Higher prices is how housing crisis will fix itself
HIGHER housing prices and higher rents are the way Australia’s rental crisis…
Australian dream of home ownership unattainable for young Aussies
Young Australians are losing hope in home ownership and a comfortable retirement,…
Construction industry set to contract despite costs stabilising
AUSTRALIA'S construction industry is expected to contract by 2.6% in 2023 as…
Aussies cutting discretionary spending
WHILE Australian retail sales were up 2.6% this April compared to the…
Renters hurting the most, says CommBank
AUSTRALIANS renting their homes are among those feeling the most pressure from…
Consumer confidence plunges as cost-of-living bites
CONSUMER confidence is at its lowest rate since the early days of…
Renters plight play second fiddle to homeowners
SINCE the COVID-19 pandemic began, Australian renters have consumed the least amount…
New home construction remains at record low
RISING interest rates will drag down new home sales and home commencements…
