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High-density approvals reach 12-year low
6 May 2024

While dwelling approvals have begun to rise from the doldrums, high-density approvals reached a 12-year low in March, according to new data.

Mortgage interest charges rose 7% in March quarter: ABS
3 May 2024

The November rate hike and expiring fixed-rate mortgages have impacted the living costs of employee households, the ABS has found.

Shadow treasurer slams Help to Buy, pushes super for housing
2 May 2024

Enabling Australians to access super for housing and “getting government out of the way” would help alleviate housing issues, according to shadow treasurer Angus Taylor.

MORTGAGE AND FINANCE LEADER: Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor on the state of financial services
1 May 2024

In this episode of Mortgage and Finance Leader, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic talks to shadow treasurer Angus Taylor about the government’s handling of financial advice regulation, economic ...

Mortgage demand drops in March quarter: Equifax
1 May 2024

A fall in mortgage demand has reversed the positive growth recorded in the December 2023 quarter, Equifax has reported.

Will increased bonuses help banks retain home loan officers?
29 April 2024

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgage market.

Cash rate peak may hit 5.1%: Economist
29 April 2024

Interest rate hikes may continue to rise in the later half of the year, an economist has said.

SA tops HIA Housing Scorecard
29 April 2024

South Australia is “one of the few markets” providing affordable housing to first home buyers, according to the association.

Migration levels affecting rents, not house prices: CoreLogic
29 April 2024

High net overseas migration levels have been affecting rental markets rather than home values, according to the property analytics provider.

March CPI overshoots RBA and lender expectations
26 April 2024

The latest quarterly CPI data has printed above lender predictions.