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Home values on biggest upwards curve in two years
The average prices of homes across the country have had unusually strong month, in part because of government incentives are pushing up demand.
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Why housing and infrastructure must be in lockstep
While the national housing construction target dominates headlines, the roads, rail and critical community infrastructure need to be developed on step, peak bodies warn.
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Big bank boss takes swipe at surcharge ban consequences
As the Reserve Bank considers a ban on credit card surcharges, the head of the nation’s biggest bank has warned of “wrong assumptions” about the payments.
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Wages growth running out of steam after inflation spike
Economists expect Australian Bureau of Statistics data to show workers’ pay packets are still growing in inflation-adjusted terms, but maybe not for long.
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RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts
Barring a material rise in unemployment or weaker-than-expected economic growth, mortgage holders can just about give up hope for any more interest rate relief.
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Consumers say ‘tis the season of hope and spending
While 2025 has brought a lot of difficult news for families, many are determined to look past that and towards Christmas cheer and retail therapy.
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Insight on cash rate pause as economy runs at capacity
Rate-watchers will delve into the Reserve Bank’s unanimous decision to keep interest rates on hold as stubborn inflation lingers with the economy at capacity.
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Building momentum: the south is leading the way
While it will take all states to contribute to the national new home building target of 1.2 million constructions by 2029, Victoria is currently leading the charge.
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Wages data could force RBA to turn page on rates cut
Unlikely to receive another rate cut in the next six months, borrowers will at least see the big four banks face parliamentary scrutiny in Canberra this week.
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How energy upgrades supercharge property values
A lick of paint here and there and a freshly tiled bathroom may freshen up a home and sometimes add value. But that’s not what moves the dial for property sale prices. In the US, energy efficiency is the real game-changer.
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Tide turning on Reserve Bank rate cut expectations
More economists are predicting the interest rate-cutting cycle is over following surprise jobs data, but youth employment figures could tell a different story.
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Worker shortages dampen surge in green energy, housing
PUBLIC investment in green energy and social housing has surged but worker shortages and sluggish productivity growth are holding projects back. Tens of billions of dollars were added to Australia’s major infrastructure pipeline in the past year, federal advisory body Infrastructure Australia found in a report released
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Signs labour market outlook gloomier than RBA thinks
Unemployment is likely to fall in the latest reading, but some economists think the rate could rise further next year, leaving the door open for more rate cuts.
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Red tape ‘layers’ peeled back to build homes quicker
Drawn-out planning approvals are being sped up with a one-stop shop ticking off major projects, heightening environmentalists’ concerns about fossil fuel plans.
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Hmmm … no job, no income but $35m cash to buy a house?
Anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing law reforms introduced next July aim to weed out the dodgy behaviours in the Australian property market. AUSTRAC overseeing the changes highlights extreme real-life examples.
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Big four banks slammed for profiting from fossil fuels
Australia’s big four banks have made billions from investing in fossil fuel projects in the past decade, but only two have made steps to walk away.
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Door closes on inner-city homes for young Australians
The dream of owning a freestanding house close to the city is fading, with data showing demand far outstripping supply.
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Consumers feeling merry in time for a Christmas splurge
Australian consumers are the most optimistic they’ve been since early 2022 despite fading prospects of more interest rate cuts.
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No smoking gun to link deposit scheme, home price spike
Lower-end homes outperformed the rest of the market in October, but it’s difficult to directly connect it to the government’s expanded deposit guarantee scheme.
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Country towns rubbish plans to process city’s waste
Australia’s regions could hold the solution for cities running out of room for rubbish, but country communities say they don’t want to be a dumping ground.
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RBA boss reveals how economy can escape slow lane
The Australian economy’s spare capacity will be key to deciding how many times the Reserve Bank can cut interest rates, a senior official says.