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Consumer sentiment in focus as spending gathers steam
Strong spending data has increased the risk of higher inflation and interest rates, but dampened consumer confidence could foreshadow softer consumption.
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Rates hike still on the table despite softer inflation
A sharper-than-expected fall in inflation will encourage the Reserve Bank of Australia, but underlying price growth remains too hot for comfort.
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National home price new record high in 2025
Home prices around the nation increased slightly in December to a new record high of $880,000 as Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth led the charge.
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Where home prices could take off or crash land in 2026
A worsening outlook for interest rates will put a dampener on Australia’s property market in 2026 but records are still expected to tumble across the country.
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RBA official’s advice to borrowers over inflation data
Mortgage holders have been warned not to expect relief anytime soon with the latest inflation figures unlikely to significantly influence the RBA’s thinking.
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Cheaper houses lift-off as guarantee arrives
A five per cent deposit guarantee is helping first homebuyers into the market but ensuring they pay more for the privilege.
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Home approvals surge but affordability still an issue
Rent has soared to a median of $817 a week in Australia’s most expensive city as a lack of supply stretches affordability to the limits around the nation.
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Biggest Aussie cities to host eight million by 2050s
The popularity of urban living is expected to flourish in Australia in the coming decades, with growth concentrated in the country’s two largest capital cities.
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New build caution: off-the-plan may be on the nose
Unknown and untested property developers are sending a wave of caution through the property market. Buyers are being told to proceed with care.
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Practitioners’ high-tech Christmas wish list
In an ideal world smart technology will take away the grunt work and leave the important human touch to the practitioners. A tech titan hears the call.
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Once upon a time: why we’re feeling under the pump
A Bureau of Statistics report shows Australians are constantly up against a race against time.
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Homes and super values puts Aussies on the ‘rich list’
An Australian Bureau of Statistics report shows a bump in Australian’s underlying wealth on the back of home values and superannuation investments.
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Interoperability: ‘freedom of choice’ delayed but hope in Qld
The long-time challenge of bringing electronic lodgement network operators together in a seamless environment has stalled by issues raised by banks.
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Better together: report tips boost in co-living arrangement
Seems that two wallets are better than one. Co-living is the compromise if some Aussies want to keep a roof over their heads.
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Aussies putting their money where their house is
While national statistics show that housing affordability improved in the September quarter across the country, homeowners are still spending more than half their income to keep the ‘dream’ alive.
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Gold, iron ore and population swell big state’s coffers
Australia’s richest state has unveiled a modest mid-year budget windfall due to strong commodity prices and a growing population.
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Technology
Regional bank pinged over money laundering guardrails
Regulatory action is being taken against a major regional bank after its self-reported suspected money laundering in its operations.
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Net migration falls as ‘values’ debate heats up
Australia’s net overseas migrant intake dropped last financial year but is unlikely to fall as far as government forecasts for coming years.
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Capital gains: swings, round-abouts, and hidden gems
Buyers’ feeling about the Australian real estate market in general may be overwhelming and out of reach, but there are still some bargains to be found. The experts explain:
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Plea for spending cuts as banks tip interest rate hikes
Half of Australia’s big four banks are tipping the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates at its next meeting as inflation is pushed outside the target zone.
Property
Time for a breather? Property slowdown tipped
At a time when rising property prices are quashing the dreams of many would-be homeowners, experts are predicting a levelling out in 2026.