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The 24-hour period following any change in the Reserve Bank’s cash rate is a fascinating window into the conduct of the four large banks.
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Losses to imposter bond investment scams have nearly tripled in the first half of this year with consumers losing over $20 million to these sophisticated scams.…
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Bank ruling that borrowers don’t have to show they can afford steep repayment hikes raises questions over how to curb excessive borrowing.
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Dwelling values fell 1.3 per cent on average nationally, marking a third consecutive monthly decline according to CoreLogic
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Property prices across the country are tipped to fall up to another 5 per cent before the year is out, a new report forecasts.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers pushed economic issues to the front of the government’s agenda this week. And there is more to add.
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Some experts think the inflation forecasts are wrong.
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Brisbane is recording record high real estate prices, rising by almost $167,000 for houses and $40,000 for units in a matter of months.
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Asia’s wealthiest woman has lost more than half her fortune over the past year as the crisis engulfing China’s real estate sector continues to worsen.
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Despite recent government initiatives, many people are struggling to save up for a deposit for their first property, new research has found.
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Funding for Australia's construction watchdog will be allowed to lapse if efforts to abolish the commission fail.
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Australians are rushing to auction their homes as the property market sours – but new data reveals many are struggling to find buyers.
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