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Hotspots • 18 Jan 2011

Cautious optimism for building recovery

Australian builders are anticipating a recovery of sorts despite weak building conditions in the December quarter, Master Builders’ latest survey has revealed.

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Hotspots • 17 Jan 2011

Credit unions offer flood support

Australia’s credit unions and building societies are offering their clients affected by the floods hardship packages.

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Hotspots • 17 Jan 2011

A good year for property: First National

2011 should be a strong year for the property market new research has found.

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Hotspots • 14 Jan 2011

QLD home owners begin insurance claims

The clean-up for Queensland property owners affected by the devastating floods has begun with the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) already receiving over 7,000...

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Hotspots • 13 Jan 2011

New building recovery at risk

Yesterday’s housing finance figures revealed an encouraging pick up in loans for new housing construction but the tenuous recovery remains at risk according to Master...

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Hotspots • 13 Jan 2011

Slight rise in first time buyer activity

First home buyer financing activity reached an eight month high in November according to new figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today.

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Hotspots • 12 Jan 2011

Strong jobs data puts pressure on RBA

The number of jobs advertised in metropolitan newspapers and on the internet rose two per cent in December, giving further weight for the RBA to lift rates sooner rather...

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Hotspots • 12 Jan 2011

Real estate group pledges flood assistance

First National Real Estate has launched a fundraising appeal through its First National Foundation in order to support people affected by the devastating Queensland and...

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Hotspots • 11 Jan 2011

Weak building activity to lock home buyers out

The latest Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) in conjunction with the Housing Industry Association has confirmed...

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Hotspots • 11 Jan 2011

RBA gets pat on the back

The Reserve Bank is currently doing a very good job of managing the Australian economy, according to HSBC.

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