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First-home buyers turn to new builds as rate cut fuels market shift
First-home buyer loans rose 5.9% to 125,220 in 2024, nearly matching overall owner-occupier loan growth, according to ...
New AHURI report urges housing policy overhaul amid shortfall
A new AHURI report highlights how disjointed administrative structures and frequent departmental reshuffles are undermining ...
Tasmania unlocks land for 10,000 new homes in Hobart region
The Tasmanian government has unlocked 615 hectares of land across greater Hobart, clearing the way for nearly 10,000 new ...
Competitive lending market a win for brokers and borrowers
Lenders are increasingly battling for market share amid a competitive lending landscape, one that is giving borrowers more ...
John Minihan on 44 years of lending and learning
After more than two decades in banking and a short stint in international marketing, Minihan launched his broking career in ...
Six small Australian cities where lifestyle leads
“Major” regional cities usually have more than 100,000 residents – like Newcastle, Geelong, or the Gold Coast. But for ...
Confidence creeps back into housing market after RBA cuts
The latest Westpac–Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index rose 2.2% to 92.1 in May, while the ANZ -Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index was up 0.8 points to 88.3 the same month. The NAB Business ...
RBA's 'confident cut' signals easing cycle as inflation cools
The May Statement on Monetary Policy acknowledged slower-than-expected consumption growth and slight softening in labour market conditions. RBA adjusted its household consumption growth forecast from ...