Industry Body: RBA

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The Reserve Bank of Australia

Home loan interest rates soar to new highs, causing one in four Aussies to struggle

The number of Australians at risk of mortgage stress is closing in on GFC levels

New report indicates post-COVID migration rebound

Migration patterns may cause further strain in the crowded property market

Investors active in sub-$5M commercial market

Smaller investors are still active in the CRE market, despite a slowdown in activity

Adelaide maintains top spot: Strongest market in Australia

With home prices rising 5.23% over the past year, Adelaide’s property market is strongest of the capitals
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Surprise rise: RBA rate hikes resume

The RBA’s decision to lift the cash rate brings it to the highest level since April 2012
banks cut borrowing rates but cash rate unknown as yet

Mortgage stress to remain even if the cash rate stays at 3.6%

Buyers are potentially shelling out over 40% of their before-tax income on mortgage repayments
Lenders cutting fixed rates

Mortgage rates could be reaching a peak

Some lenders have started to cut their fixed interest rates suggesting a mortgage rate peak could be in sight.
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Top 5 suburbs for price growth: March 2023

Regional Australia saw some stand out performers
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Rates on hold: RBA’s run of rises comes to an end

This is the first month since April last year that the cash rate has remained unchanged
have house prices stopped falling

Have house prices stopped falling?

House prices saw a small uptick in values, nationally, with Sydney leading the drive

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