Lack of supply continue to push up house prices
AUSTRALIA'S houses have never been more expensive, according to new data, and…
Approvals nudge higher but not catching up to demand
DESPITE a rise in home dwelling approvals in October, low numbers overall…
Consumers hit the pause button on spending
National retail sales were disappointing over October, with spending levels only held…
Construction starts falling way behind
NEW home commencements over the June quarter were lower than at any…
Approvals fall further as high costs discourage property developers
HOUSING lending and building approvals were down in July, with housing lending…
National Housing Accord 1.2m homes delivery target very unrealistic
OFFICIAL building and construction data released yesterday suggests the federal government’s strengthened…
Inflation data points to RBA holding rates
THE chances of the Reserve Bank of Australia pausing on interest rates…
Challenging time for discretionary retailers but food spending grows
FOOD and cafés, restaurants and takeaway carry the retail load over the…
Apartments underpin building approvals rebound
BUILDING activity over the March quarter picked up with a 14% increase…
Loan for new homes sink to GFC level
NEW housing loan commitments were down over April, despite ongoing pressures on…