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RBA unlikely to cut the cash rate this year, say economists

by Annie Kane • 5 Nov 2024
The market expects the central bank to hold the cash rate today, despite inflation being within the RBA’s target... READ MORE

Investor activity high amid dip in value of new housing loans

by Ben Squires • 4 Nov 2024
New home lending dipped in September for the first time since January 2024, but investor activity remained high,... READ MORE

Commercial property sentiment remains negative

by Ben Squires • 1 Nov 2024
The latest index print has reflected softening business conditions and subdued economic growth. READ MORE

CPI returns to RBA target band

by Ben Squires • 30 Oct 2024
New CPI figures have shown inflation returning to the RBA’s target range for the first time since 2021. READ MORE

New loan volumes up 16% YOY

by Ben Squires • 30 Oct 2024
PEXA has revealed year-on-year increases in both residential and commercial new loan volumes for the September 2024... READ MORE

Housing Australia approved almost $880m in AHBA loans in FY24

by Ben Squires • 30 Oct 2024
The national housing agency’s loans have supported the supply of more than 2,400 social and affordable homes across... READ MORE

Rise in demand for hybrid and EV loans from borrowers under 35

by Ben Squires • 29 Oct 2024
Data from a major bank has revealed a significant increase in the number of hybrid and EV new car loans for young... READ MORE

Lending laws ‘holding back the Australian dream’: Senator Bragg

by Annie Kane • 25 Oct 2024
After hearing evidence from the banking industry in the final hearing for the Senate home ownership inquiry, senator... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 21–25...

by Reporter • 25 Oct 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 25... READ MORE

‘A bad tax’: Housing Minister says stamp duty should be axed

by Juliet Helmke • 24 Oct 2024
Federal Housing Minister, Clare O’Neil, has made it clear she’s no fan of states and territories’ current... READ MORE