1 min read Hotspots 24 JUN 2010 Home buyers reveal top property gripes Flood-prone areas and main roads are among home buyers’ top concerns, according to new research by PRDnationwide. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 24 JUN 2010 Affordability constraints don’t dampen buyer spirit Despite rising affordability constraints, there are still some areas that represent sound buys for first time buyers or... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 23 JUN 2010 Fixed, variable competition heats up The gap between variable and fixed rates has narrowed considerably, after three of the big four slashed up to 45 basis... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 22 JUN 2010 Second tier lender undercuts majors Bankwest has undercut the big four by announcing the cheapest three and five year fixed rates on the market. READ NOW
1 min read Finance 22 JUN 2010 Rates to hit 5pc by year end: Westpac The official cash rate is expected to reach 5 per cent by year's end, after a 25 point jump in September, according to... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 22 JUN 2010 ANZ tops majors in satisfaction ANZ has edged out the other majors to retain its position as the top business bank for customer satisfaction. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 21 JUN 2010 Investors see merit in property market Low vacancy rates, share market volatility and reduced first home buyer demand is causing investors to flood back into... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 21 JUN 2010 Auction market cools in winter There is increasing hesitation among home buyers to jump on the property bandwagon, with auction clearance rates... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 21 JUN 2010 Australian property market among best in world Australia’s property market has been named as one of the best in the world, thanks to a 20 per cent increase in house... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 18 JUN 2010 AMP waives loan fees In a sign that competition is reemerging in the home loan market, AMP has announced that it will waive the... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 18 JUN 2010 Fixed rates back en vogue The recent reduction in fixed rate mortgages suggests Australia could be coming to the end of the upwards rate cycle. READ NOW
1 min read Finance 18 JUN 2010 Borrowers unfazed by debt Rising interest rates do not seem to be having a negative impact on borrowers, according to a recent survey. READ NOW
1 min read Finance 17 JUN 2010 CBA latest to slash rates CBA has become the third major to slash its fixed rate mortgages. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 17 JUN 2010 Winter hotspots revealed Despite the recent winter property market cool-down, there are still some active hotspots, Raine & Horne chief... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 17 JUN 2010 Outlook glum for property market: HIA Despite posting a modest increase in housing starts, the outlook for the new financial year remains sombre. READ NOW
1 min read Finance 16 JUN 2010 RBA to leave rates on hold for “near term” The RBA is expected to keep the official cash rate on hold until at least August, having moved rates back to more... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 16 JUN 2010 We are not in a housing bubble: Residex Despite widespread speculation that Australia is in the midst of a housing bubble, Residex chief executive officer John... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 16 JUN 2010 Consumer optimism reaches GFC low Despite the RBA’s decision to keep rates on hold, consumer optimism has dropped for the second consecutive month,... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 15 JUN 2010 Auction activity plummets Auction activity in Melbourne has taken a tumble, with just 59.9 per cent of properties clearing over the weekend. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 15 JUN 2010 House price growth to stall A slow-down in house price growth is on the cards, according to BIS Shrapnel. READ NOW
1 min read Finance 11 JUN 2010 Employment upswing threatens rates The RBA could be forced to hike interest rates again next month in order to stem a rise in inflation, with figures... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 11 JUN 2010 Residential slowdown results in vendor discounting The recent slowdown in Australia’s residential property market could result in greater vendor discounting, RP Data... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 10 JUN 2010 Refinancing activity up: AFG Refinancing continues to be the main reason for taking out home finance, according to AFG’s latest Mortgage Index. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 10 JUN 2010 Affordability takes a beating Housing affordability in Australia has continued to decline, according to the latest report from the Real Estate... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 10 JUN 2010 Surging house prices drive down demand Inflated house prices and rising interest rates have contributed to the seventh consecutive drop in home loans. READ NOW
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