Home price growth gathers pace as confidence returns

Housing values have been "more than resilient" against rates rises and inflation, CoreLogic says. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

The Australian housing market has found a new gear in February and lifted in all but one capital city, with expectations of rate cuts later this year boosting confidence. 

Home prices recorded a subtle acceleration at the national level, lifting 0.6 per cent in February after a 0.4 per cent increase in January.