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Mortgage arrears soar to 2010 levels — RBA

Mortgage arrears have risen to levels not seen since 2010, but are not at a point that poses a risk to the financial system or households, according to a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) official.

Property prices dip across all capital cities

Residential property prices dropped by 3% in the March quarter, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Data showed that property values fell in capital cities, with Sydney (-3.9%) and Melbourne (-3.8%) recording the largest declines.

WA introduces new policy for small lots

The Western Australia government has released its position statement on lots less than 100 sqm—and the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) welcomed the initiative, noting that micro-lots will be beneficial to the market.

Sydney hit with apartment construction slowdown

Granny flats can boost property value

APRA alters plans for mortgage lending

Melbourne price falls smaller than expected

Brisbane tops luxury property

Qld takes the brunt of property slowdown

Property markets placed for solid growth

Landlord and Tenant Act to be revoked

Top worries: affordability, credit tightening

Qld land tax hike could hurt investors

Are reverse mortgages a good retirement strategy?

Property listings hit 12-year low

Auction market records subdued results

Lower interest rates pose risk to property

Why the best time to buy is now

New lending to households increases

Housing affordability up, rental affordability down

Top performers in Sydney property market

The big problem with the ACT budget

Tough times continue in Darwin

Westpac, ANZ fail to pass on full rate cut

RBA cut's impact on WA market

Hobart prices continue to stand out

Sydney rentals linger for longer

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