Property

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The national homelessness campaign has called for funding of at least 25,000 new dwellings in the upcoming budget, citing social and economic benefits.

Property markets around Australia kicked off to a strong start, with capital cities recording the busiest January for new properties listed in eight years, according to REA Group’s latest ...

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s transaction balances soared to $317 billion – after taking $94 billion home loans in the six months ended 31 December.

Australians spent more than $688 billion on property in 2021, growing a “massive” 57 per cent in 2021 – according to PEXA’s latest report.

The big four bank has predicted house price growth will moderate later in the year, in tandem with the Reserve Bank of Australia kicking up the cash rate.

The number of cleared properties is continuing to trend upwards, according to new CoreLogic auction data, yet it remains down from last year.

The real estate body’s president has become the latest to support a larger scheme, suggesting it would stimulate home buying, supply and jobs.

While most states saw a decline in residential construction approvals over December, apartments and units boosted NSW dwellings by around a third.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has acknowledged that it is “terribly hard” for people to own their own home, as house prices continue to hit new records.