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Finance • 03 Jul 2012

RBA leaves cash rate unchanged - July 2012

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to leave the official cash rate on hold at 3.5 per cent at its monthly Board meeting.

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Finance • 29 Jun 2012

A third rate cut is unlikely

The Reserve Bank of Australia is unlikely to deliver a hat-trick of interest rate cuts when its board meets next week, according to a survey by Loan Market.

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Finance • 27 Jun 2012

Growing case for July rate cut

With dwelling commitments and consumer confidence falling at an unprecedented rate, the possibility for a July rate cut is increasing - which will be welcome news for...

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Finance • 27 Jun 2012

Citibank slashes variable rates

Citibank has cut the interest on its variable rate product.

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Finance • 26 Jun 2012

More rate cuts needed: borrowers

Generation Y investors an dhome buyers considering a property purchase look likely to stay on the sidelines unless there’s more interest rate relief from the Reserve...

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Finance • 26 Jun 2012

Tightening NT vacancy rate drives increase tenancy disputes

A spike in tenancy disputes has prompted the Northern Territory office for Consumer Affairs to launch an education campaign to highlight the rights and responsibilities...

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Finance • 25 Jun 2012

Solid auction clearance rates across capitals

Auction clearance rates remained above the 50 per cent mark in Sydney and Melbourne on Saturday, according to data from Australian Property Monitors (APM) and the...

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Finance • 18 Jun 2012

Auction clearance rates above 50% in Melb, Syd

Auction clearance rates in Sydney and Melbourne reached 55 per cent on Saturday, according to data from Australian Property Monitors (APM).

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Finance • 12 Jun 2012

ANZ delivers rate cut

In a move that will likely surprise the market, ANZ has passed on the RBA’s full 25 basis point cash rate cut.

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Finance • 06 Jun 2012

Rate cut will not help confidence, experts

While the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the cash rate has been seen as a blessing by many investors, research house Residex is disappointed by the outcome.

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