Higher density home starts sank to their lowest since 2011 following a 5.4 per cent decline.
Easter's impact on auction rates saw the lowest numbers since January - and a drop on the same period last year.
Financial markets expect another three cuts this year, following the bank’s first quarter percentage point rate cut in February.
As they aim to win over first homebuyers, party leaders have tried to strike a delicate balance in not spooking existing owners on property values.
AUSTRAC is involved in a 'frenetic' amount of activity as the number of businesses it monitors is set to jump from 15,000 to 90,000.
No home or business is safe from the consequences of burning fossil fuels, Climate Councillor and Former NSW Fire & Rescue Chief Greg Mullins says.
The 2650 postcode featuring East Wagga Wagga and the surrounding area, 2444, which includes the Port Macquarie area, and greater Tamworth were among the locations on the list for the first time.
Both policies face significant headwinds from Australia's construction industry realities, according to Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee.
Fresh housing policies from both the major parties may end up pushing up house prices, economists are warning.
Labor and the coalition will spruik centrepiece policies announced at their respective campaign launches to win over voters in a critical week for the election.
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