November

In a call that could have gone each way, the central bank has announced a 25 basis points hike for its Melbourne Cup Day rate decision.

Despite a microscopic rise in building activity in November, an economist has warned it could take “until the back half of the decade” to see a meaningful improvement.

The major bank has recorded another drop in its Home Buying Index throughout the month of November.

Most big four banks expect a 0.25 per cent rate hike today, but recent inflation data may have put 50bps back on the table.

Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that the total number of dwellings approved declined in November.

With 3,084 homes going under the hammer, Australia’s combined capitals are gearing up for their second busiest auction week of the year.

The RBA’s November cash-rate increase to 2.85 per cent is flowing through to more Australian bank interest rates this month.

Sales settlements picked back up across all major states, except Victoria, the latest data has revealed.

The consumer price index rose to 30-year highs in the year to November, latest ABS figures have revealed.

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Australia’s banks have begun raising interest rates on home loan and savings after the RBA’s latest rate increase.

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The latest CPI dataset has shown further easing in inflation in the 12 months to November.

National home prices have reached new heights for the month despite rising interest rates and an easing in price growth.

Sellers should aim to sell in November, according to PropTrack, with the month achieving the highest national price difference.

Loan commitments for owner-occupiers have risen once again, the latest ABS data has revealed.