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Big bank predicts household spending to slow
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PM in Caribbean as rate pain and poll woes mount
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Nation readies itself for rates that stop inflation
The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to lift interest rates for a second straight meeting on Melbourne Cup Day, further hitting Australia's falling housing market.
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Cracks emerge in opposition over super stance
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Cagey buyers push home sales rates to post-pandemic low
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No end in sight for worst levels of mortgage stress
New research shows more Australians are at risk of mortgage stress but if interest rates rise again, 'the level would be at its highest rate since June 2008'.
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Now is the time to speed up housing reforms
Improvement is welcomed but 'the reality is that affordability remains under immense pressure because we still don't have enough homes to meet demand'.
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Sydney home price downturn plunges even further
The nation's median dwelling value has fallen more than $63,000 in seven months as rate rises and the federal budget weigh on demand.
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Super funds on notice over complaints handling failings
Corporate watchdog says 'superannuation is too important for there to be failures now, in terms of member services and complaints'.
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Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink
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Industry united in call for action to boost social housing
Peak bodies joins forces and say "we’re united on the need for long-term reform. Now we need the Commonwealth to lead with a plan that matches the scale of the challenge".
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Tiny fraction of rentals inspected amid housing crunch
Almost one in three Victorian households are renting but barely any of the properties are being inspected to ensure they're complying with minimum standards.
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Building for plants of the future wins national award
A research facility for plants that can deal with climate change is among the projects recognised at the 2026 national architecture awards.
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A nervous wait on rates decision: 'this could hurt us'
There is a growing concern among conveyancer that next week’s tipped home loans interest rate increase will slow the market and push some firms to the brink.
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Banks, energy stocks lead Aussie market higher
The major banks have helped push the ASX higher, overpowering slumping miners and retail stocks weighed down by lower metal prices and soft updates.
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