New figures show the value of home loans in October, but some areas show a big improvement
The number and value of home loans continue to drop
Industry players look at the recent ABS figures on housing finance
The board of the Reserve Bank has made its final call for 2017, deciding whether to hold, raise or drop the official cash rate
New figures from the ABS show increases in the number and value of dwelling approvals in most states and territories
Price growth of residential property has yet to abate, causing issues for owner occupiers seeking to enter the market