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RBA welcomes house price growth slowdown

RBA deputy governor Philip Lowe says regulatory measures and increasing housing supply are slowing the rate of residential property price growth.

The RBA has warned not to overcommit to home loans because interest rates will eventually rise.
The RBA has warned not to overcommit to home loans because interest rates will eventually rise.

A SENIOR Reserve Bank official has welcomed slowing rates of property price growth and is hoping for a soft landing for the housing market.

AMID growing fears a property bust could spur a recession, RBA deputy governor Philip Lowe said regulatory measures and an increase in housing supply are slowing the rate of residential price growth.

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