Rates on hold but the job’s not done, says RBA governor
RESERVE Bank governor Michele Bullock expects inflation to come down back to…
Housing crisis front of mind for Aussies
THE national housing and rental crises have been named by more 80%…
Godfreys calls in admin, 54 stores to close
AUSTRALIAN retail institution Godfreys will shutter 54 stores after falling into administration,…
Govt to review ACCC home loan price findings
FEDERAL Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed that the federal government will review…
Owner occupiers enter market despite rising costs
RISING prices and demand for housing outweighed ongoing cost-of-living concerns in October,…
Housing affordability worsens, Aussies need to save for 10 years for deposit
RISING housing values, rent values and interest rates saw Australia’s housing affordability…
Consumers hit the pause button on spending
National retail sales were disappointing over October, with spending levels only held…
FHBs doing it tough to realise the great Australian dream
NEARLY a quarter of prospective first home buyers (FHBs) have taken on…
Australian household haven’t deleveraged post-GFC, high indebtedness might be a problem
MOST housing markets in advanced economies have been in retreat in 2023,…
Mortgage arrears remain below pre-covid levels
RESIDENTIAL Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) arrears performance against the current cycle of interest…