Economists believe home values are set for their first national slump since 2022, though Australia’s persistent housing shortage means any fall would be short term

Mortgage analysts and brokers are tipping a 25 to 40 per cent reduction in investor home loans, as the banks begin tightening lending in response to the federal budget.

Economists believe home values are set for their first national slump since 2022, though Australia’s persistent housing shortage means any fall would be short term