1 min read Hotspots 20 JUL 2010 Outer suburb dwellings hot property Properties located on the outer skirts of a city are likely to enjoy an upswing in demand, a new report has found. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 20 JUL 2010 Early election to help property market The looming federal election could give the property market a much needed boost, new research has found. READ NOW
1 min read Finance 20 JUL 2010 Innovative products attract borrowers New research from independent market analyst Datamonitor has found that innovative product offerings successfully... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 20 JUL 2010 Rates to play key role in election Interest rates are expected to play a key role in determining which party will win the next election. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 19 JUL 2010 Govt invests in regional housing The federal government’s decision to invest in regional housing infrastructure is money well spent, according to the... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 19 JUL 2010 Auctions continue flat run - July 2010 Auction clearance rates remained fairly flat this weekend, with Sydney clearing 56.5 per cent of properties. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 16 JUL 2010 Property activity slumps in mining towns The controversy surrounding the federal government’s super profits tax is starting to impact negatively on the... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 16 JUL 2010 Credit unions stable: Moody’s A new report has found that the business model of credit unions in Australia is stable and sustainable. READ NOW
1 min read Finance 16 JUL 2010 Funding for self-employed opens up There are encouraging signs that self-employed products are making a return, with a non-bank lender unveiling a new... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 15 JUL 2010 Consumers upbeat about the future: Westpac The RBA’s decision to keep rates on hold has helped buoy consumer confidence. READ NOW
1 min read Finance 15 JUL 2010 'Family equity' popular strategy to enter the market Using family equity has become an increasingly popular method of raising the necessary funds for a home loan deposit, a... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 15 JUL 2010 Rate hikes inconsequential to borrowers: survey Australians are gearing up to take on more debt, despite one in two households indicating that another rate hike would... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 14 JUL 2010 Investors dominate new business Investors continue to form the backbone of new business activity in the property market, a recent report has found. READ NOW
1 min read Finance 14 JUL 2010 Citibank expands national presence The second-tier lender is ramping up its presence in Australia, announcing a partnership with Customers Ltd that will... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 14 JUL 2010 Interest rates to remain on hold…for now Interest rates are expected to remain on hold for the foreseeable future. READ NOW
1 min read Finance 13 JUL 2010 Brokerage achieves record settlements Despite a slowing market, one brokerage has bucked the trend, achieving a record number of home loan approvals and... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 13 JUL 2010 Housing finance tumbles further The RBA is being urged to keep rates on hold when they meet again in August, after housing commitments fell for the... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 13 JUL 2010 Specialist lender steps into prime market In a bid to improve its competitive position in the mortgage industry, Provident Capital has broadened its suite of... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 12 JUL 2010 Macquarie re-enters mortgage market Macquarie Bank has today unveiled a new range of home loan products aimed at investment borrowers. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 12 JUL 2010 Auction activity still flat in July Auction clearance rates sunk even further over the weekend, with Sydney clearing just 49.8 per cent of properties. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 09 JUL 2010 Job market resilient Consecutive interest rate rises earlier in the year have had little effect on the job market, with the unemployment... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 09 JUL 2010 AMP launches advice centre AMP is gearing up to launch a new retail centre for financial planning, in a bid to give Australians access to... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 09 JUL 2010 Buyers wary of more rate hikes The fear of future rate increases is stopping home buyers from jumping into the property market. READ NOW
1 min read Finance 08 JUL 2010 First home buyers responsible for rental rate ease Rents have shown little growth over the June quarter with the median weekly advertised rents for houses recording no... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 07 JUL 2010 Banks may move out of step with RBA Making headlines today, The Australian Financial Review has reported that wholesale funding costs could force... READ NOW