There are signs that many Australians have seen an unexpected boost to their household bottom lines during the COVID pandemic.
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In December, the number of new loan commitments to owner-occupier first-home buyers soared to 15,205 — 60 per cent more than a year earlier.
Household goods, cars, and home renovations are also among the categories on the upswing.
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