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Making sense of interest rate decisions and property

Why are Australians so obsessed with interest rates?

National

The Economy

Record low rates no help to housing affordability

Damian Percy, general manager of Adelaide Bank, says affordability won't improve while there is an unwillingness to "confront" voters who are "enjoying structural advantages that continue to keep a fire under house prices".

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Sales activity on the rise in Perth

Sales volumes rose 8 per cent in the month of February, but the median house prices was down 1.3 per cent, according to the latest data from the REIWA.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Clifton Hill terrace for sale

'The Cross-Stitch House' is a renovated Victorian terrace, updated and expanded by Fiona Dunin of FMD Architects, and is for sale by Roland Paterson and Gordon Hope of Nelson Alexander.

National

Woman appointed to lead male-dominated industry

Master Builders Australia has appointed Denita Wawn as its new Chief Executive Officer.

National

People

Proportion of women working in real estate is growing, says report

The inaugural Financy Women's Index shows the participation of women in 'real estate, rental and hiring' grew 2 per cent in the December 2016 quarter, compared with only 0.1 per cent growth among men.

National

The Economy

Women must improve financial literacy to shoulder hard times, survey shows

On International Women's Day, a new survey shows many women lack the financial literacy to cope with a major set-back, such as the loss of a job or a divorce. We look at how women can educate themselves, and prepare, just in case things do get tough one day.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Eco-friendly Mudgeeraba house for sale

A luxury hi-tech residence with indoor-outdoor entertaining and coastal views is for sale by Grant Clegg of Kollosche Prestige Agents.

National

The Economy

So, you want to become a property investor?

Here are some tips to consider before taking the plunge, from financial products and services provider, Liberty.

National Western Australia (WA)Perth

Politics

Michaelia Cash "very sorry" for late declaration of investment property

Michaelia Cash's late declaration of her $1.4 million investment property in upmarket Floreat, is not a good look as the federal government grapples with policy to halt deteriorating housing affordability.