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WA sales volumes trending above 5-year averages: CoreLogic
13 February 2024

The state’s capital city and regional sales numbers are currently above historic averages, new CoreLogic data has found.

Clearance rates reach 8-month high
13 February 2024

Auction clearance levels have hit their highest rate since June 2023, according to new data.

Predatory lending directors will be held personally accountable: ASIC
12 February 2024

Directors will be held personally accountable if predatory lending and high-cost credit have resulted in consumer harm, the financial services regulator has warned.

Shadow housing minister vows to circumvent states on housing
12 February 2024

Speaking at the National Regional Housing Summit, member of Parliament for Deakin, Michael Sukkar, has said an LNP leadership would “cut out state governments” to address the housing crisis

RBA could consider rate cuts before inflation target: Bullock
9 February 2024

The central bank may not wait for inflation to return to its target band before cutting interest rates, the RBA governor has said.

How are borrowers feeling at peak cash rate?
9 February 2024

The cash rate is unanimously believed to be at its apex; however, borrowers are still showing signs of stress.

Rate Money reaches $7bn settlement milestone
9 February 2024

The mortgage manager has surpassed $7 billion in settlements since launching five years ago.

Qld government doubles FHB grant
9 February 2024

The state government has announced a boost to its first home buyer grant.

Keystart to open loans for developer deposits
9 February 2024

Home hunters looking to buy off-the-plan could see their upfront costs significantly reduced under the new program.

Employee households ‘most impacted’ by mortgage interest charges: ABS
8 February 2024

Living costs for employee households were most affected by mortgage interest charges, the ABS has revealed.

Brighten reduces buffer, enhances policy to improve serviceability
8 February 2024

The non-bank lender has reduced its serviceability buffer and made some changes to its policy in a bid to address serviceability concerns.

Federal government introduces stage 3 tax cut legislation
8 February 2024

New legislation for the incoming stage 3 tax cuts has been introduced into Parliament.

NAB announces change of CEO
7 February 2024

The big four bank has revealed that it will welcome a new group chief executive on 2 April.

Mortgage repayments ‘still rising’: RBA
7 February 2024

Interest repayments on household debt are set to continue increasing as more fixed-rate mortgages roll onto higher rates, the central bank has said.

Adatree acquired by payments fintech
7 February 2024

The open banking specialist has been purchased by payment services fintech Fat Zebra to drive ‘data-driven’ payments in Australia.