Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:18:41 GMT
Australian home prices decline more than predicted
Australia's housing prices fell in 2011, making the biggest annual drop since 2002. The gauge estimating prices in eight biggest cities slipped 4.8% compared to previous year. Prices edged down 1% on quarterly basis. Sharp drop in prices might be associated with uncertainty about global economy and its possible effect on property market, suggest analysts.