Former RBA Economist Slams Bank’s Pandemic Response
The Reserve Bank damaged its credibility by miscalculating the inflationary effects of the pandemic, acting too slowly to tame rising prices.
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Soaring construction sector costs hit home
Property Supply chain shortages are creating headaches for builders.
Old Listings Surge In Sluggish Times
Old listings rose sharply in Sydney and Melbourne last month as vendors struggled to find a buyer within a reasonable timeframe amid falling demand, data from SQM Research shows.
Regional House Prices Still Growing Strongly
The housing boom is far from over in the regions, with prices in some areas expected to rise by another 20 per cent this year as demand continues to outstrip supply, experts say.
Rate Rise Won’t Dent Blue Chip Confidence
Intergenerational report Policymakers are betting on low rates and solid growth, writes Ronald Mizen.
Highly Leveraged Areas Likely To Fall Faster
House prices in areas where a large portion of households took low-deposit mortgages could be at risk of faster and bigger declines if homeowners find it tough to meet their increased mortgage repayments.
House Rents Jump 20pc Despite A Rise In Vacancies
The squeeze on rental accommodation around the country eased slightly in April, with vacancy rates rising 0.1 percentage points to 1.1 per cent in the first increase since the start of the year.
These Lenders Will Save You Money
Refinancing Home owners looking for a better rate should not overlook smaller outfits they’ve never heard of, writes Lucy Dean.