Australian housing affordability has never been worse. The percentage of income required to meet repayments on the median-sized mortgage hit a record high of 50.6% at the end of 2024. Rental affordability also reached a new low, making it difficult for first-time buyers to save a deposit. Prior to last week’s 0.25% interest rate cut
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