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What factors impact the property market?

Property prices are ever at the forefront of Australian current affairs, but what forces influence them up and down?

By Alex Brewster ● June 07, 2021

Auctions at their highest level 'since records began'

Major cities are seeing the highest number of auctions and the highest clearance rates in more than two decades of records.

By William Jolly ● June 04, 2021

First home buyers borrow big in April

New data released today shows the average first home buyer loan size grew to more than $450,000 in original terms in April.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 04, 2021

PM announces $500 payments for lockdown-affected Australians

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has launched the Temporary COVID Disaster payment today to help financially support Australians affected by lockdowns.

By Alex Brewster ● June 03, 2021

New car sales continue 2021 rebound after a bumper run in May

The latest car sales data shows 100,809 cars were sold in May 2021, up 68.3% compared to May last year.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 03, 2021

Outsourcing household chores costing families up to $50,000 a year

The average family is spending tens of thousands each year on tasks they could be doing themselves, new research shows.

By William Jolly ● June 03, 2021

Great Australian Dream of home ownership 'unaffordable to the average Australian'

It's been an uphill battle for first home buyers trying to get into the property market and now a sobering report from real estate professionals says most Australians may never achieve home ownership.

By Emma Duffy ● June 03, 2021

Federal Government considers $1,000 cash handouts to Victorians in lockdown

The Federal Government is considering whether to provide direct financial support to Victorians affected by the state's latest lockdown.

By Alex Brewster ● June 03, 2021

First home buyers double in Western Australia but affordability declines nationwide

A new report shows a bumper year in Western Australia for first home buyer activity, but affordability overall has declined.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 02, 2021

Household savings rate falls slightly but remains in the double digits

The household savings ratio fell from 12.2% to 11.6% in the March 2021 quarter, but remains high overall.

By William Jolly ● June 02, 2021

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