The housing market didn't behave as expected during the last lockdown - here's what that could mean for the future.
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 | Graham CookeGraham Cooke is the head of consumer research at Finder, where he runs the global insights team. One of Australia's leading personal finance experts, he regularly discusses the housing market on ABC News, Channel 7 and 9 News, Today and Sunrise. A seasoned data journalist, Graham edits Finder's RBA Cash Rate Survey, Insights blog and Consumer Sentiment Tracker. He has written articles for publications including Westpac Wire, Homely and Soho and judged financial awards for the Australian Financial Review and the Australian Mortgage Awards. You can follow him on Twitter at @gcooke42. |
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