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With inflation rising and the RBA under pressure, Australia's rate cycle may be shifting again: just as home prices hit a two-year high.
From Gosford's major rezoning to offbeat renovator bargains under $700k, this week investors face mixed signals, while first-home buyers jump on rule changes, grants, and townhouse competition in red-hot suburbs.
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Investors
‘Major rezoning’ to deliver nearly 2000 new homes to Gosford (REA)
Big four bank declares end of rate-easing cycle (SPI)
Warning over interest rate 'nightmare scenario' now facing Australia: 'We've all been fed this line' (Yahoo)
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Victoria loses half its global property funding (ABN)
Common ways property investors become financially stuck (REA)
Inflation rising Down Under (ABN)
Fixer-uppers in a rising market: Retro renovators for sale under $700,000 (Domain)
Australia's home prices surge at highest rate in more than two years in October (ABC)
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