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Major bank says inflationary pressures on the way up
Westpac predicts core inflation will rise to 4 per cent in the second half of 2022.
FINANCE • Fri, 22 Apr 2022
Australia’s build boom could end in 2022 as lack of migrants bites
A record volume of new detached homes under construction is expected to continue well into 2022, before Australia’s migration standstill begins to yield problems, new ...
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
Housing markets brace for ‘tricky’ territory, but a rapid snapback could be on the cards
Housing markets are entering tricky territory, according to Westpac, as affordability constraints surface.
Australia’s preliminary auction clearance rate just fell to a new low
Lockdowns across some of Australia’s major centres have just yielded the lowest preliminary clearance rate since late July 2020.
HOTSPOTS • Mon, 23 Aug 2021
Property market told to brace for more frequent natural disasters
Australia’s property market should brace itself for the impact of climate change and the potential for an increase in extreme hazards, experts have warned.
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 18 Aug 2021
Westpac warns of sharp economic contraction
Westpac is predicting a sharp contraction of the economy in the September quarter, but the big four still expects the preconditions to be met for a cash rate lift in the ...
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Breaking into the market through the bank of mum and dad
This year, residential property values in major Australian cities and regional areas increased at their fastest rate for 32 years. Melbourne, who endured the lengthiest ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 13 Aug 2021
Pioneering buyer’s agent reveals his secrets to building a fruitful property career
Once the top shark in a sea of successful buyer’s agents, today Ben Handler is all about helping others navigate their passion for building a successful business
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 12 Aug 2021
WA called to alleviate housing affordability pressures by rethinking stamp duty
REIWA is urging the Western Australian government to address one of the biggest financial hurdles for future property buyers by committing to stamp duty reform.
TAX & LEGAL • Wed, 11 Aug 2021
