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Finance • 16 May 2013

Budget cuts to hurt ACT property

The culling of more than 1,200 public sector jobs in the next financial year on top of significant job cuts last year could pull the rug out from under Canberra’s...

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Finance • 15 May 2013

Rate lows changing property landscape

The low interest rate environment we’re currently experiencing is causing a shift in the property landscape and opportunities available, warns a property specialist...

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Finance • 13 May 2013

Another rate cut expected

Despite the current rate environment sitting at ‘historic lows’ we’re still expecting a further cut, according to a chief economist.

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Finance • 10 May 2013

State budget benefits property sector

The 2013/2014 Victorian state Budget will benefit the property market at the expense of first home buyers, according to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV).

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Finance • 08 May 2013

Rate cut a mixed picture for investors

While the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the cash rate yesterday to a record low, investors must remember that standard variable rates are not yet down to GFC lows...

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Finance • 07 May 2013

Cash rate cut to 2.75pc

The Reserve Bank has today announced that it will drop the cash rate by 25 basis points, down to 2.75 per cent.

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Finance • 07 May 2013

Falling interest rates can be a 'double edged' sword

While falling interest rates means that the cost of holding a property is reduced due to lower mortgage repayments, it can also mean that the negative gearing benefits...

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Finance • 06 May 2013

Mixed indicators but rate cut on the cards

The economic indicators are mixed, which leaves many unsure whether the Reserve Bank will move their rates tomorrow, but one economist remains confident we’ll see a...

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Finance • 06 May 2013

Fixed rate demand soars to 5-year high

The demand for fixed interest rate home loans continued to soar in April, reaching a five-year high, according to Mortgage Choice.

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Finance • 29 Apr 2013

Rates may drop even further

Numerous experts have suggested rates may be cut in May, based on weak indicators and the patchy response to current cuts so far.

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