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Unemployment falls as labour market recovery accelerates

Australia's unemployment rate fell to 6.4% in January from 6.6% in December, seasonally adjusted.

By Alex Brewster ● February 18, 2021

Another day, and another home price prediction, with AMP predicting prices to rise 5% to 10% this year, but with a murkier long-term horizon.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 17, 2021

Demand for consumer credit ended 2020 down sharply in all categories except home loans.

By William Jolly ● February 17, 2021

Even COVID can't put the brakes on car sales which grew over the second half of 2020, according to the latest carsales.com.au figures.

By Emma Duffy ● February 17, 2021

It seems like all the most competitive home loans are now fixed, but that might not continue for much longer.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 17, 2021

A new study has found 23% of property investors are looking to buy interstate this year, while 20% are looking regional.

By Alex Brewster ● February 17, 2021

New bank data suggests 'no-interest' credit cards are proving very popular. So what's with these cards and how do they work?

By William Jolly ● February 17, 2021

Australia's biggest bank believes the housing market is on the cusp of a boom.

By Alex Brewster ● February 15, 2021

Commonwealth Bank is backing the push for Aussies to make their homes more sustainable by launching a low rate Green Loan.

By Emma Duffy ● February 15, 2021

A new study has urged the Federal Government to move housing to the centre of economic policy.

By Alex Brewster ● February 15, 2021