Slow but steady gains seen in housing market
ANZ chief economist Cameron Bagrie
House sales volumes and selling prices are starting to succumb.
The property market is buoyed by rising net immigration, an improving labour market and low housing stock.
There are indications that change is imminent with a turnaround in interest rates and signs that the labour market may be cooling. There is an increasing likelihood of a further hike in the Official Cash Rate next month.
Real estate turnover has slowed in conjunction with
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