More on struggle street as rates rise
THE average size of a home loan has risen by 40pc since 2005, leaving many Australians struggling to meet their repayments.
Wealthy buyers push prestige prices up
AUSTRALIA'S most expensive homes to rise by 10-15pc as wealthy locals and overseas buyers hunt for prestigious addresses.
Lack of housing will 'challenge recovery'
AUSTRALIA'S under-supply of housing isn't meeting needs of the population, Reserve Bank says.
Demand for home loans slumps in January
DEMAND for new home loans dropped nearly 8pc in January, the fourth consecutive monthly decline.
Triple whammy hits potential home buyers
MANY would-be home buyers have given up the dream of ownership thanks to rising rates and tougher lending conditions.
Couples work twice as long for a house
AUSTRALIANS work at least twice as long to pay off the family home than they did 50 years ago.

