Australia Votes
Clearance rates and open home visits were up as Anthony Albanese was returned to power - and confidence returned to the property market.
More than $2,700 added to home values during April, though market activity slowed because of the long weekends.
More resistance to auctions during long weekends than to those going under the hammer in ballot week sees numbers rebound to 2,300.
Labor reveals how it would balance the federal budget with its election promises as a global agency warns government spending could trigger a credit downgrade.
A minor party is hoping to again make Labor and the coalition green with envy at the federal election with another strong showing in a surprise new heartland.
New figures from Domain show average house prices near $1.7 million – while CoreLogic highlights the need for six times annual income to purchase a property.
Young women and gender-diverse people could decide the upcoming election outcome, with politicians warned to ignore their policy priorities at their peril.
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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