Demand for housing at record high
Aussies’ intentions to purchase property have hit a record high after a slew of interest rate cuts last year, but the rush to buy has coincided with another dramatic market change.
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Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/aidan-devine/page/137