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Property paralysis: Australians pause property plans amid market uncertainty

14 October 2026

New Westpac research has found millions of Australians are delaying major property decisions as affordability, house prices and interest rates fuel concerns in the housing market.

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Property paralysis: Australians pause property plans amid market uncertainty

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More Aussies going for a mid-week schooner

Westpac launches new and improved Qantas Points offers

Alyssa Healy takes on new coaching role at Westpac

Westpac Wire

Unpacking Australians' property pause

'Dire': New data shows consumer confidence sinks to one of its weakest recorded levels

Aussies have tightened their belts, so why did rates go up again?

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