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Westpac: Australian housing market in 'air pocket', not a crash

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Westpac: Australian housing market in 'air pocket', not a crash

Westpac's chief economist says the Australian housing market is softening fast — but rate cuts ahead of 2027 should limit the impact

Discretionary splurge defies cost-of-living squeeze as household spending lifts 0.8%

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Discretionary splurge defies cost-of-living squeeze as household spending lifts 0.8%

Australians spent more on cars, gadgets, and gambling than essentials in June, ABS data shows

National listings surge past 279,000 as winter supply defies seasonal norms

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National listings surge past 279,000 as winter supply defies seasonal norms

Property stock hits highest annual growth in over a year, giving buyers more leverage

House prices set to fall as rate rises and tax changes bite

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House prices set to fall as rate rises and tax changes bite

KPMG forecasts a national house price correction before a 2027 rebound

Mortgage belt tightens belt but buffers hold firm, Westpac data shows

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Mortgage belt tightens belt but buffers hold firm, Westpac data shows

Westpac-DataX panel shows mortgage holders spending less while savings keep climbing.

40-year mortgages gain ground in Australia

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40-year mortgages gain ground in Australia

AMP becomes the latest lender to extend the runway

Finsure taps Bank of Queensland alum for risk and compliance manager

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Finsure taps Bank of Queensland alum for risk and compliance manager

The aggregator is raising the bar on risks controls and compliance

MFAA honours Caroline Jean-Baptiste with Life Membership

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MFAA honours Caroline Jean-Baptiste with Life Membership

The recognition is one of the industry body's highest honours

Leading index points to stalling growth as RBA rate call looms

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Leading index points to stalling growth as RBA rate call looms

Growth momentum fades as Westpac's Leading Index falls again

Fixed rates keep falling as NAB joins the cutting brigade

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Fixed rates keep falling as NAB joins the cutting brigade

Lenders are betting the cash rate has peaked, with 21 cutting fixed rates since June — NAB is the latest to follow.

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