Industry Body: ABS

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The Australian Bureau of Statistics

Cyclone Pool targest the highest cyclone risks.

Calls for revisions to Australia’s Cyclone Pool scheme amid Queensland flooding

REIQ CEO is urging the Federal and State Governments to expedite an insurance pool in Queensland amid Cyclone Jasper fallout.  
home completion rates in western australia back at 2017 levels

Home completions on the up, with WA recording levels not seen since 2017

While commencements fell, completions rose, with WA figures not seen since 2017.
mortgage stress saw a consecutive decrease in Australia

Mortgage stress saw a consecutive decrease across Australia despite high interest rates

Australia’s interest rates are currently at an eye-watering 4.35%, but levels of mortgage stress eased throughout November.
Lending rises for owner-occupiers, investors, and refinancing also lifts in November 2023

Lending rises for owner-occupiers, investors, and refinancing also lifts in November 2023

The number of new owner-occupier loan commitments rose 7.3% in the year to November 2023.
Brisbane surpassed Melbourne's median dwelling value

Brisbane’s median dwelling value surpasses Melbourne’s

Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic in March 2020, Brisbane’s dwelling values soared 50.2% through to the end of 2023. 
woefully low building approvals leave industry bodies concerned over if housing accord targets can be achieved

Housing accord worries mount as building approvals data remains lacklustre

A small uptick in approvals was largely driven by apartments, while housing approvals dropped by almost two per cent.
inner brisbane units and townhouses are a major hit with home buyers

Inner Brisbane unit and townhouse demand soars as buyers search for affordable homes, but supply remains scarce

Unit price growth in Inner Brisbane eclipsed movement on house prices.
CBRE renters 2024

The Australian rental market to suffer another year of price hikes in 2024

Australian renters have been struggling with the exorbitant cost of rent climbing higher throughout the year. Why will this problem persist?
Perth housing market poised for 10% growth in 2024

Perth housing market poised for 10% growth in 2024

Despite high demand, dwelling approvals and completions remain low, creating a potential for sustained price growth.
Australia's best performing markets Housing defies 2023 headwinds, but bumpy 2024 expected

Australia’s best performing markets: Housing defies 2023 headwinds, but bumpy 2024 expected

Perth’s housing market stole the show, taking eight out of 10 spots for the nation’s strongest growth in value.

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