Home affordability falls to record low
Story date: 2007-10-17 05:22:00
Added on: 2007-10-17 17:46:52
News.com.au - It is unacceptable that a typical first home buyer would have to place themselves in mortgage stress to purchase a home,” said Ron ... The official cash rate is 6.5 per cent, and variable home lending rates are set at 8.3 per cent. Australians have ...
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