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Finance 09 JUN 2010

Broker gives away $50,000

A mortgage broker generously rewarded the lucky Facebook competition winner with a whopping $50,000.

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Finance 09 JUN 2010

Home buyers enjoy cuts to stamp duty

In a bid to make buying a house in Sydney that little bit easier, the NSW government has announced that it will no...

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Hotspots 08 JUN 2010

Victoria ranks as top building spot

Victoria has taken the title as the biggest building hotspot, according the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

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Hotspots 08 JUN 2010

Abacus helps raise cyber awareness

Abacus has thrown its support behind the federal government’s National Cyber Security Awareness Week, which runs...

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Hotspots 08 JUN 2010

Real estate group posts strong May sales figures

Despite concerns that property markets may be softening, McGrath Estate Agents has posted solid sales results for May.

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Finance 07 JUN 2010

First home buyers issued loan warning

Mortgage comparison website RateCity has warned first home buyers to research the best mortgage deal before jumping in...

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Hotspots 04 JUN 2010

Melbourne enjoys sustained growth

Melbourne’s property market continues to run hot despite three consecutive rate rises so far this year.

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Hotspots 04 JUN 2010

Real estate group achieves record sales

Despite three consecutive rate rises in as many months, the property market is still booming, according to Ray White.

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Finance 03 JUN 2010

Regulator to tackle mortgage exit fees

Banks that charge unfair exit fees on mortgages can expect to feel the wrath of the corporate regulator.

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Hotspots 03 JUN 2010

Top performing suburbs revealed - June 2010

The NSW eastern beachside suburb of Bronte has been named as one of the state's best performing housing markets.

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Finance 03 JUN 2010

ANZ top lender for first home buyers: Cannex

ANZ is the best mortgage lender for first home buyers, according to a review by Canstar Cannex.

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Finance 03 JUN 2010

St George slashes interest rate

St George has slashed 40 basis points off its two year fixed rate in a bid to reposition itself as a competitive major...

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Hotspots 02 JUN 2010

Housing approvals plummet, forces RBA's hand

It seems the RBA’s decision to keep rates on hold was sound, as housing approvals endure the largest slump in almost...

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Finance 01 JUN 2010

Rates on Hold, for Now - June 2010

After three consecutive rate rises, the RBA has decided to leave the official cash rate on hold.

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Finance 01 JUN 2010

Aussie John pleads for calm

Founder and chairman of Aussie Home Loans John Symond has called on the RBA to keep interest rates on hold when it...

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Finance 01 JUN 2010

Mortgage growth stalls

The data from APRA suggests that rising interest rates are starting to have an impact on the demand for mortgages.

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Hotspots 01 JUN 2010

Home values flat but not depressed

Home values in Australia remained unchanged in April, according to the latest Hedonic Home Value Index by RP Data.

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Hotspots 30 NOV 1999

The money is in the bedroom

The addition of an extra bedroom could be the best way for renovators to add value to a property.

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Finance 30 NOV 1999

Buy now or save a bigger deposit?

Aspiring property buyers are eager to get into the property market with almost half more inclined to borrow more in...

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Finance 30 NOV 1999

Major bank announces rate cut

Effective 16 December 2011, ANZ’s new standard variable mortgage rate will be 7.30 per cent pa (7.40 per cent pa...

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Hotspots 30 NOV 1999

Most activity for middle of the range

Properties valued in the middle price brackets attract the most demand across New South Wales, according to CBRE.

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Hotspots 30 NOV 1999

Dramatic house price growth a thing of the past

Compound growth in house prices is over for good, according to Westpac CEO Gail Kelly.

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Hotspots 30 NOV 1999

$618m works to assist Kempsey area, NSW

Investors have another reason to look towards New South Wales’ Kempsey area, with $618 million worth of work on the...

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Hotspots 30 APR 2024

LJ Hooker shares tips for ACT market after 18% gains in 2018

The ACT market has chalked up some wins for investors, with growth of almost 18 per cent in some suburbs, and LJ Hooker...

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Tax & Legal 30 APR 2024

How much would negative gearing changes impact maintenance?

New analysis has found how much is being spent on the repairs and maintenance of negatively geared properties, with...

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