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Hotspots • 11 NOV 2016
Consumer confidence bounces back
Recent research has revealed that consumer confidence has rebounded sharply, offsetting its recent decline.
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Hotspots • 11 NOV 2016
Investor lending soars
Fresh figures have revealed that investor lending continues to climb along with house prices. 
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Hotspots • 07 NOV 2016
NAB revises national house price forecasts for 2016
NAB has adjusted its house price growth forecasts for this year after sharp price rises and an uptick in investor credit. 
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Hotspots • 07 NOV 2016
Supreme Court dismisses spruiker’s appeal
A property group’s attempt to appeal a decision that found it provided unlawful advice has been unanimously dismissed and the group was ordered to pay ASIC’s costs.
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Hotspots • 07 NOV 2016
8 trends transforming home ownership
The nation’s largest mortgage lender believes the way Australians buy a home could change drastically over the next 15 years, as more people team up to split the cost...
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Hotspots • 04 NOV 2016
Apartment approvals fall 17.5%
Total dwelling approvals have experienced a sharp decline, with some states hit worse than others. 
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Hotspots • 04 NOV 2016
Capital city dwelling values reach ‘new record highs’
Dwelling values have continued to rise across five of the eight capital cities in the quarter ended October 2016.
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Finance • 01 NOV 2016
RBA makes cash rate announcement
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered the decision of its monthly board meeting.
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Hotspots • 31 OCT 2016
3 cities’ house prices reach record levels
Median asking prices for homes in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra have risen to new record levels, while prices in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin have dropped,...
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Finance • 31 OCT 2016
Cup Day rate decision a ‘close call’
One leading economist says the Reserve Bank will likely hold rates steady at its monthly board meeting tomorrow.
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