Annual CPI inflation increased to 3.5 percent in the December quarter

◘ Annual CPI inflation increased to 3.5 percent in the December quarter, due to higher dwelling construction costs and automotive fuel prices.◘ Trimmed mean annual inflation, which excludes large price rises and falls, increased to 2.6 percent, the highest since June 2014.◘ Rising construction costs drive higher prices for new dwellings◘ High levels of building […]

The mean price of the residential dwelling in Australia is now valued at $920,100

The national average price for residential real estate has beat the one million dollar mark for the first time. The mean value of real estate in Australia is now $920,100 according to Domain’s latest House Price Report. Domain chief economist Andrew Wilson said the $20,000 jump was driven by strong growth in capital city markets […]