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Hotspots • 02 Feb 2011

Australians delay property purchase

Despite the RBA’s decision to keep the cash rate on hold yesterday, the threat of higher rates is stopping Australians from purchasing property.

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Hotspots • 02 Feb 2011

New legislation to hurt older borrowers

The new National Consumer Credit Protection Act could negatively impact any borrower over the age of 35, RE/MAX Western Australia managing director Geoff Baldwin has...

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Hotspots • 01 Feb 2011

Aussie house price growth lacklustre in 2010

Australian property prices increased marginally in the final quarter of 2010 with a new report revealing that values peaked in May 2010 before finishing the year...

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Hotspots • 01 Feb 2011

2011: the year of the investor

Flatter property prices are likely to suit investors moving forward.

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Hotspots • 01 Feb 2011

Borrowing options widen

High LVR (loan to value ratio) lending is back en vogue, with three lenders announcing changes in their policy in the past week.

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Hotspots • 01 Feb 2011

Credit unions trounce majors

Australia’s credit unions have beaten the major banks by offering the best personal loan products, according to CANSTAR CANNEX.

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Hotspots • 31 Jan 2011

Opportunities up for grabs in 2011

The Australian property market will be resilient in 2011, despite facing a number of challenges and negative sentiment among commentators, according to Monique Sasson...

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Hotspots • 31 Jan 2011

Building society tops consumer rating

Heritage Building Society has beaten all of Australia’s other financial institutions to record the country’s highest consumer satisfaction rating, new research has...

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Hotspots • 28 Jan 2011

Property industry rallies for flood victims

The Queensland property industry has rallied behind fund raising efforts for the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal, with a benefit to be held on February 17.

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Hotspots • 28 Jan 2011

Flood plan to hit housing supply

The federal government’s $5.6 billion flood rebuilding plan has been criticised by the housing industry following the revelation that the plan involves dramatic cuts...

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