A top rating agency has reiterated its confidence in Australia's ability to pay its bills, while hinting at potential longer-term issues with its NDIS spending.
More homes went under the hammer last weekend but auction clearances still down year-on-year across the nation.
Expert says 'without a substantial increase in housing construction and rental stock, affordability pressures likely to persist'.
Important infrastructure to be unlocked as half of the funding to go to regional areas of the state.
Economist suggests 'If more homes go to owner-occupiers, fewer remain available to rent'.
Minister says 'If you go at migration the wrong way, then you can actually make the housing situation worse'.
Leading money men expect Reserve Bank to keep cash rate steady after three straight hikes this year.
Key property lobby group says 'both renting and buying a home should be made more affordable'.
Pauline Hanson now preferred prime minister in latest poll as coalition popularity continues to wane.
Economist says 'when there's uncertainty, buyers and investors often step back, and that can reinforce weaker conditions'.
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