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Finance 16 OCT 2010

First home saver accounts not so popular

Most Australians are not aware of the federal government’s $1.2 billion First Home Saver Accounts (FHSA) scheme, a...

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Hotspots 16 OCT 2010

The strong Aussie dollar a white knight for borrowers

The surge in the Australian dollar has been all over the news, but what does it really mean for the end consumer – in...

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Finance 14 OCT 2010

Australians fear higher rates

Despite the RBA’s decision to keep rates on hold last month, 50 per cent of consumers are already sacrificing a range...

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Hotspots 14 OCT 2010

Property remains a solid investment

Australian house prices are expected to rise by as much as 20 per cent over the next three years, a new report has...

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Finance 12 OCT 2010

Rates hikes to hurt first home buyers: Loan Market

First home buyers will be the major casualties if the RBA lifts interest rates, a national survey has found.

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Finance 12 OCT 2010

Rates to hike before Christmas: NAB

After a false start in October, NAB still expects the RBA to lift rates before Christmas.

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Hotspots 08 OCT 2010

Most expensive rents in Darwin: RP Data

Darwin is the most expensive capital city to rent property, new research has found.

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Finance 08 OCT 2010

CBA may raise rates out of cycle

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) could be forced to raise its mortgage lending rates by 30 basis points above...

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Hotspots 08 OCT 2010

Strong data could force RBA's hand

Stronger than expected job data has reinforced the case for an interest rate rise next month.

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Finance 08 OCT 2010

Non-bank lender offers rebate to borrowers

Non-bank lender Opportune Home Loans is offering a $600 rebate to borrowers who seek approval for a home loan before...

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Hotspots 07 OCT 2010

Housing availability to tighten further

Australia is staring down the barrel of a housing downturn, a new report has found.

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Finance 06 OCT 2010

Reserve Bank holds but mortgage rates to rise

Interest rates have remained on hold for another month – phew – but the prospect of further rate rises, eventually,...

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Finance 05 OCT 2010

Borrowers swing towards fixed rates

Demand for fixed rate mortgages has risen to its highest level in one year, as borrowers look to 'lock in' ahead of...

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Finance 05 OCT 2010

No more rate hikes: AFG

Mortgage Aggregation Group (AFG) is calling on the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to leave rates on hold when it meets...

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Hotspots 04 OCT 2010

Property prices stall

Home values in Australia’s capital cities recorded a decline this month, according to new research by RP Data.

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Hotspots 01 OCT 2010

Poor data puts pressure on RBA

Building approvals have fallen for the sixth time in eight months, suggesting the Australian economy is not ready for...

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Finance 01 OCT 2010

Uncertainty over whether rates will hike next week

Weak housing data has decreased the likelihood of an interest rate rise when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meets...

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Hotspots 30 SEP 2010

Couple to build Australia's first hemp home

Making news today, The Northern Star has reported that an Australian couple are planning to build what is believed to...

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Hotspots 30 SEP 2010

New home sales continue to drop

The RBA is being urged to leave rates on hold as new home sales drop for the fourth consecutive month.

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Hotspots 30 SEP 2010

Buying still possible despite hiking property prices

Australia’s house price growth may have slowed for now, but price growth will resume – with some analysts...

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Hotspots 29 SEP 2010

ANZ launches new i-app

ANZ has today launched a new iPhone application that gives property buyers the ability to search for properties for...

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Finance 28 SEP 2010

Brokerage calls for rate pause

Mortgage brokerage the Loan Market Group has urged the RBA to leave rates on hold when it meets next week.

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Hotspots 27 SEP 2010

Auction activity down this weekend

The threat of rising interest rates put a dampener on auction activity over the weekend.

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Hotspots 24 SEP 2010

Coastal property prices slump

While Australia capital cities continue to record strong property price growth, it seems the coastal cities are not...

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Finance 24 SEP 2010

Big four banks predict October rate rise

CBA has joined NAB, ANZ and Westpac in predicting an October rate rise.

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