The 7 must-know numbers of the week

The amount of the RBA's most recent rate cut, which all four big banks and most second-tier lenders passed on in full to borrowers. However, in statements the banks hinted that they would not be so generous in future, emphasising the economic uncertainty in Europe. 

The amount in tax liens the buyer of a $18,000 Washington DC property owes to the federal and state governments in the US. The new owner, whose identity is not yet available, will possibly soon realise he or she is also responsible for paying the unpaid US$1.2 million in federal and state tax liens.

Sydney's auction clearance rate the weekend of December 10, one of the lowest auction clearance rates of the year. Melbourne's clearance rate improved slightly, though, from 53% the previous weekend to 55%.

The sale price achieved for the Fitzroy North house where Helen Garner wrote seminal 1970s novel Monkey Grip. It ranks as the suburb's third residential sale above $3 million.

The percentage of inner-city Perth residents who are in housing stress, according to lobby group Australians for Affordable Housing. It is experiencing the second highest rate of housing stress of all Perth municipalities, according to a new report by lobbying group Australians for Affordable Housing.

The number of consecutive quarters that the number of new housing starts across Australia has declined, according to ABS figures.

The price hopes for Home and Away actress Holly Brisley's Bondi Beach apartment, which hit the market this week.