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Borrowers hoping for an interest rate reprieve will have to wait a while longer, perhaps even until 2026.
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While it won’t surprise many, a new report from the Property Council of Australia has revealed just how bad the city has become.
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Watchful RBA cuts interest rates but keeps eyes on global economic issues (Australian Property Investor Magazine)
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lowered interest rates by 0.25 per cent but warned further cuts were not inevitable in the face of economic uncertainties.
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A report found the Western Australian capital led the nation in the rise of new apartment commencements and completions across the second half of 2024.
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Australia's unemployment rate ticked higher in January even though job creation handily outpaced forecasts.
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In an election pitch last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced new incentive payments of $10,000 for eligible apprentices in residential construction…
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Conversations around the hotly anticipated February cash rate call have urged the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to begin its monetary policy easing cycle.
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Australia's jobs market continues to show "remarkable" resilience with stronger than expected employment growth tempering hopes of a February rate cut.
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The unemployment rate fell to 3.9 per cent in November, with 35,600 more people employed, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Employment growth slowed in October after a strong run, but the jobless rate stayed low and underlying trends remained relatively healthy.
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Australia's major banks are increasingly using artificial intelligence, with AI involved in the home loan approvals process.
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With the government aiming to build 1.2 million homes, could fast-tracking skilled migrant visas help fix our housing crisis?
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