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Hotspots • 07 Mar 2011

Govt ignores plea to ban exit fees

The Federal Government is determined to ban exit fees despite being told that the decision will stifle competition between lenders, an industry figure has revealed.

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Hotspots • 04 Mar 2011

Consumer report lashes out at majors

Consumer group Choice has slammed the big four banks for “gouging customers” in a new report presented to the Federal Government.

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Hotspots • 04 Mar 2011

Outlook for property bright: McGrath

After a slow start to the year one leading industry pundit is expecting the Australian property market to gather momentum this autumn, with solid price growth on the...

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Hotspots • 04 Mar 2011

Buyers choose mutuals

More investors and home buyers are turning to credit unions and building societies to source financing, new figures suggest.

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Hotspots • 04 Mar 2011

Outlook bleak for new home building

Building approvals slumped dramatically in January, new data has revealed, reigniting concerns about the ongoing level of underbuilding in Australia.

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Hotspots • 03 Mar 2011

Property outlook good: HIA

New home sales grew modestly last month, suggesting the property market is on track for a full recovery.

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Hotspots • 02 Mar 2011

NSW planning system singled out for criticism

A research report by the Productivity Commission has singled out New South Wales’ planning system as inefficient and anti-competitive.

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Hotspots • 01 Mar 2011

Data confirms January a quiet month for property

A spate of natural disasters across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria saw January property market activity slump right across the country, a new index has...

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Hotspots • 28 Feb 2011

Auction activity warms up - February 2011

Weekend auction activity is slowly gaining momentum but clearance rates remain down on this time last year.

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Hotspots • 28 Feb 2011

Carbon neutral apartments an Australia first

Grocon today announced plans for Australia’s first ‘Passive House’ apartment building to be developed within the Carlton Brewery site.

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