Economy

Economists from all four major banks have revised their cash rate forecasts following the RBA’s meeting this week, suggesting that the cash rate will start rising from June.

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has confirmed upcoming inflation and wages data will be key to steering the cash rate.

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Following the release of the federal budget 2022-23, industry players have been outlining their thoughts on the housing affordability measures.

The Morrison government has released its federal budget for the new financial year, including a range of initiatives targeting home ownership and housing affordability.

The peak residential housing body has welcomed the government’s decision to expand the Home Guarantee Schemes, ahead of the federal budget.

As escalating property prices outpace wage growth, saving for a home deposit could take a dual household more than five years.

A real estate industry body has called on the Western Australian government to issue stamp duty relief for first home buyers, seniors, off-the-plan purchases and small businesses.

To mark the two-year milestone of the pandemic, CoreLogic has counted off the impacts for the Australian housing market.

Financial scammers begin to prey on “distressed individuals”, as the widespread devastation from the floods across NSW and Queensland leaves thousands vulnerable.