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'Two-speed’ housing market tipped to slow as higher rates bite

Australia’s housing market is stronger than expected, but higher rates and new affordability pressures are expected to slow price growth over the next two years, CBA’s Trent Saunders says.

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Older Australians and a 23% jump in transport costs pumped up the spending of Australian households in March, but CBA economists say a slowdown is expected.

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'Two-speed’ housing market tipped to slow as higher rates bite

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