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Finance 08 MAR 2012

Banks to hold firm on rates

The major banks should keep their interest rates on hold in March, a new survey has revealed.

Hotspots 08 MAR 2012

Australians coy on property

Last year’s interest rate cuts have done little to inspire Australians to invest in property, as interest rates and...

Hotspots 07 MAR 2012

Residential listings increase in Sydney

Sydney recorded the largest monthly increase in residential listings in February across the major cities, according...

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Finance 07 MAR 2012

Rate decision slammed

The Reserve Bank’s decision to keep the official cash rate on hold at 4.25 per cent yesterday has been slammed by...

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Finance 07 MAR 2012

Auction clearance rate tops 57 pc in SE Qld

South East Queensland's auction clearance rate hit 57 per cent last week, with an increasing number of vendors being...

Hotspots 07 MAR 2012

Rental returns to gain strength

.In today’s patchwork property market investors have to be more selective when seeking out capital growth, making ren

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Finance 07 MAR 2012

Rates on Hold - March 2012

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the official cash rate on hold for the second consecutive month.

Hotspots 06 MAR 2012

Outlook positive but challenges ahead

The outlook for the Australian economy, and the housing market, remains positive on the back of minerals-related...

Hotspots 06 MAR 2012

Five Sydney metro suburbs tipped for growth

Balmain East has topped a list of five Sydney metro suburbs picked for house price growth by a leading real estate...

Hotspots 06 MAR 2012

Investments under 100k available

Investment properties priced below $100,000 still exist around Australia, according to a new property report.

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Finance 06 MAR 2012

RBA to hold rates

The Reserve Bank is expected to keep rates on hold when it meets later today as strong economic data continues to...

Hotspots 05 MAR 2012

Melbourne enjoys strong auction result

Melbourne enjoyed a strong auction clearance rate on the weekend, surpassing Sydney's result.

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Hotspots 05 MAR 2012

Investor enquiry picks up in Gold Coast

, according to McGrath chief executive John McGrath. In his Autumn 2012 Market Review, Mr McGrath said buyer activity...

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Finance 05 MAR 2012

Investors not showing interest in fixed rate loans

Investors are not necessarily returning to fixed rate loans, despite uncertainty about rates, according to new loan...

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Hotspots 02 MAR 2012

Darwin population to grow by 50 pc

Investors in Darwin will see a soaring property market off the back of future resources projects, developments and...

Hotspots 02 MAR 2012

First time buyers are returning: AFG

Proving the residential property market is far from flat, AFG has recorded its highest February sales on record,...

Hotspots 02 MAR 2012

Building approvals stay largely flat

Building approvals barely rose in January 2012, adding further weight to the need for another rate cut.

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Finance 02 MAR 2012

Out of cycle movements to drive rate cut

The majors’ decision to lift rates independently of the Reserve Bank could encourage the Board to cut the official...

Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

World first data tool for investors

Investors will benefit from a world first daily measurement of Australian property values, released today by...

Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

WA will remain a top investment area

Western Australia is one of the top mining investment areas in the world with no signs of backing down, according to a...

Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

Rental growth ahead for Brisbane

Brisbane will see the rental market tighten with yields expect to increase, according to a new report from a leading...

Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

New developments under threat

Investors may be passed on costs from developers if the NSW Government doesn’t step up to the plate, according to...

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Finance 29 FEB 2012

Investors must look beyond rates

Investors should be looking beyond the interest rate and putting loan features, fees and their financial objectives...

Hotspots 29 FEB 2012

Foreign investors seek local land

PRDnationwide has recommended increased transparency of foreign land investment in Australia, following the release...

Hotspots 29 FEB 2012

Melbourne tops auction results

Melbourne continues to lead the other major cities with strong auction results this weekend.