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Little movement in home values nationwide, latest data finds

Home values either climbed marginally or held steady in all but one capital city last week, with Perth the only one recording a fall, according to CoreLogic.

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RBA announces cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia has published its cash rate verdict, following its monthly board meeting today.

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Shock and awe: RBA makes the call

The Reserve Bank of Australia has handed down a surprising September cash rate call following its monthly board meeting held today.

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RBA shocks industry with cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left industry members flummoxed after handing down its September cash rate call today.

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Economic shocks ‘will occur’: RBA

The structure of the Australian economy will likely “continue to change” between 2017 and 2021, the central bank has said while warning that economic shocks will also occur.

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Australia's most popular retirement neighbourhoods

A survey has uncovered the most popular Australian neighbourhoods for retirees and the average property value in each.

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Banks need to work on public image, say experts

Australian banks need to improve their image and reputation in order to “win back consumers”, according to respondents of a new survey.

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National housing conditions hold steady despite Sydney's slowdown

Market conditions slowed in Sydney while Hobart emerged as the country’s best-performing capital city based on growth in dwelling values over the past 12 months, according to CoreLogic's ...

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Banking sector not a 'free market nirvana': Treasurer

Competition is about the “power of the customer” in a market, the federal treasurer has said, adding that that’s what he wants to “boost” in the banking sector.

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Apartment approvals nosedive by nearly 30%

The number of apartments approved for building has plunged by 29.5 per cent since July last year, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has reported.

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