Lender’s cheapest fix rises to 6.34%; Westpac still offers the lowest rates among majors
Approvals still trail housing targets, industry body warns
Retail supported by consumer spending; newer office stock attracts tenants
New feature aims to cut lender policy research time for brokers
Housing credit growth remains steady, but Westpac flags rising risks from March
Small builders cannot absorb larger wage increases, industry warns
Perth and mid-sized cities continue to rise; Sydney and Melbourne edge lower
REIQ data show double-digit annual growth across many areas, with supply constraints still the central issue
Households under strain are adapting by trading down and switching services, rather than slashing spending
Investment and payment redirection scams drive the largest losses
