The RBA left official interest rates unchanged today at 4.25%. bit.ly/xYihc9

Over 2011 the average outstanding credit card balance grew by just 1.4% and the average credit limit grew by 1.0%.

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Across the country, estimated sales volumes were 15% below their five year average in November 2011.

Capital city home values have increased at an average annual rate of 6.4% over the 10 years to Dec-11.

The most affordable suburbs have been the best performed in 2011 despite values falling by -2.2%.

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The premium housing market was the weakest performer in 2011 with values falling by -7.1% across the combined caps.

Over the past 10 years, retail trade increased at an average annual rate of 5.1% and home values rose by 6.1%pa.

Private sector house approvals have fallen by -9.2% over the year and private sector unit approvals are down -38.5%.

Capital city home values fell by -3.5% over the 12 months to November 2011.

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2011 was generally a weak year for the residential property market.

Released today >> RP Data-Rismark Home Value Index for December 2011. ht.ly/8Mbdj

With 25 basis point cuts to interest rates in November and December 2011, we expect to see a steady improvement in vacant land sales.

@thekouk Yes the RP Data-Rismark Home Value Index for the month of December 2011 will be released this morning.

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After a low point in sales activity in the Dec 2010 quarter there has been an improvement in the number of vacant land transactions.

Capital cities have enjoyed long-term value appreciation and have proven to be less susceptible to ongoing value falls.

Western Australia's Lower Great Southern, South West and South Eastern areas are showing high levels of negative equity.