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consumer sentiment

Covid trend we didn’t see coming

After endless lockdowns and thousands of daily Omicron cases a day, there’s one thing Australians are happy about.Consumer confidence has taken a hit as the Omicron variant sweeps across most of Australia but there’s one thing Australians…

Biggest leap in house prices in 32 years

While the staggering pace of property price growth slowed last month, it's still the fastest surge in dwelling values since mid-1989.Residential property prices keep climbing and while the pace has slowed, experts predict there’s still…

Part ways with your ex, not your assets

Covid-19 breakups have thrown the spotlight on how to deal with finances as the pandemic plays havoc with relationships.Along with multiple lockdowns, rising stresses on the average couple include job losses, ludicrous property prices and…

Housing ‘moving out of reach’ for many

Residential property prices continue to climb but the pace has slowed as more and more Australians simply can’t afford a roof over their head.Australia’s property price boom is losing steam, new data shows, with dwelling values only inching…