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Mortgages most affordable in NT, but FHBs opt for NSW

The Northern Territory stands clear as the most affordable state or territory for home loans, according to data from PRDnationwide, but the number of first home buyers is ...

ECONOMY • Thu, 30 Aug 2018

One capital city sees rise in property values

Last week saw all but one major capital city record declines in property values, according to the latest data from CoreLogic.

PROPERTY • Mon, 27 Aug 2018

New home sales up for the first time in 2018

For the first time this year, new home sales have risen in every major market but one, according to a new report.

ECONOMY • Tue, 31 Jul 2018

Fall in investor demand correlates with drop in value growth

New data from property research analytics company CoreLogic suggests that when mortgage demand from investors falls, so too does the rate of value growth.

ECONOMY • Thu, 16 Nov 2017

Dwelling approvals and sales up for August, but still low

New ABS data shows that the number of dwelling approvals and sales are on the rise, but are overall low when compared to this time last year.

ECONOMY • Fri, 06 Oct 2017

RBA makes cash rate decision

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its official cash rate for October following its monthly board meeting.

ECONOMY • Tue, 03 Oct 2017

FHBs come out to play despite affordability downturn

The release of the Adelaide Bank/Real Estate Institute of Australia Housing Affordability Report reveals that housing affordability is generally on the decline ...

ECONOMY • Wed, 06 Sep 2017