Dwelling prices to peak later this year

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Chatter about rate hikes is dominating the world of economics. We’ve heard a lot from the Reserve Bank (RBA) over the past two weeks and speculation about when rates will increase has intensified. While there is ongoing debate about the exact timing of the first hike, one thing economists do agree on is that it is only a matter of time before the RBA is forced to lift the cash rate. And after years of record low rates, what will this mean for the housing market?

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