House prices react to broader trends — so could rising grocery costs help first-home buyers? - ABC News

As Australians adjust to rising grocery prices as the cost of the humble lettuce goes through the roof, housing experts say there could be a silver lining for first-home buyers.

It's not their fault, but lettuces have been getting a bad rap of late.  They're in short supply and hot demand, with prices for icebergs rising above $10 in some cases following devastating floodin… [+4030 chars]

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