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Mar 22, 2017

RBA uses strongest language yet to warn of housing 'risks'

As ABS data confirms that property prices are rising strongly in some cities, the minutes of the March Reserve Bank board meeting flags concerns about the "build-up of risks" in the housing market.

Mar 9, 2017

Making sense of interest rate decisions and property

Why are Australians so obsessed with interest rates?

Mar 1, 2017

Property prices at cyclical high: CoreLogic

With the current cycle in its 58th month, property price growth hit a new high in February, with prices rising 1.4 per cent to be up 11.7 per cent for the year.

Feb 23, 2017

Residential construction is buoying the economy

While engineering work was down 18.8 per cent for the year to December, residential construction was up 5.7 per cent.

Jan 18, 2017

The Economy

Investors drive gains in housing finance

The increase in the value of loans for investors "may continue to cause policymakers angst over 2017" says Craig James, chief economist of CommSec.

Jan 10, 2017

Construction

Building approvals rose strongly in November

Building approvals rebounded in November, but the underlying trend remains soft.

Dec 16, 2016

The Economy

Sentiment survey shows real estate has fallen out of favour

The latest Westpac Melbourne Institute survey of consumer sentiment shows many Australians believe the real estate market has peaked.

Aug 31, 2016

Construction

Jump in building approvals fuels oversupply concerns

Building approvals rose more than expected in July, reigniting fears apartments are heading into oversupply.

Aug 11, 2016

The Economy

How inflation is tied to the property market

Weak inflation has sent interest rates to historic lows, but new housing supply and APRA's steps to rein in property investment will contain property prices.