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Finance 28 FEB 2012

Out of cycle rate hike to hurt investors

Australia’s major banks are putting profits before people, Debt Rescue operations manager Rachael Witton has...

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Hotspots 27 FEB 2012

ANZ best for investors

Investors looking for a lender should consider ANZ, winner of the 2012 Australian Lending Award’s ‘Investor Lender...

Hotspots 27 FEB 2012

Property prices to flatline in 2012

A new report by BIS Shrapnel and QBE LMI has ruled out any substantial falls in Australian residential prices.

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Hotspots 27 FEB 2012

Brisbane investors stay local

Brisbane-based property investors believe they have a good thing up north, spending their money on local stock, new...

Hotspots 24 FEB 2012

Regional airport areas at risk, SA

The future of regional areas with airports is up in the air, claims a new report.

Hotspots 24 FEB 2012

Experts tip units to outstrip houses for capital growth

Units have seen a spike in first time buyer demand that may see units outperform houses in capital growth, according...

Hotspots 24 FEB 2012

Investors should be confident in property market: RBA

Australia is not at risk of falling victim to a US style recession, the Reserve Bank of Australia's Luci Ellis has...

Hotspots 24 FEB 2012

Resource region to benefit from further growth with affordable housing, WA

Action will be taken to provide housing to key workers in Western Australia’s Pilbara region to ensure growth will...

Hotspots 23 FEB 2012

Building height limits may jump, WA

A new State Planning Policy may allow more flexibility with the height, location and style of upcoming developments on...

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Finance 23 FEB 2012

Mortgage arrears remain steady

Loans underlying Australian prime residential mortgage-backed securities rose slightly in October 2011, the latest...

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Hotspots 22 FEB 2012

Housing affordability shows signs of improvement

Housing affordability and serviceability will continue to improve throughout 2012, Fitch Ratings' managing director and...

Hotspots 22 FEB 2012

Low-risk property trumps gov’t bonds

Low-risk, income-generating Australian real estate will continue to appeal to global investors in 2012, investment bank...

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Finance 22 FEB 2012

Recent first home buyers dominate refinancing

More than 45 per cent of first home buyers that entered the property market less than two years ago will look to...

Hotspots 21 FEB 2012

Roofs raised for progress

South Australian CBD height restrictions may become relaxed under a review of planning rules, according to Lord Mayor...

Hotspots 21 FEB 2012

Building regulations should be retained

The retention of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) has been advocated by the Western...

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Hotspots 21 FEB 2012

Access from mainland will help growth, Tas

A new Access Strategy will be implemented in order to fuel growth in the economy and tourism markets, according to...

Hotspots 20 FEB 2012

Auction numbers slump

Fewer homes are going under the hammer across Australia when compared to this time last year, new data shows.

Hotspots 20 FEB 2012

Massive infrastructure spending begins

Queensland is set for a massive injection of federal infrastructure spending, according to the government.

Hotspots 20 FEB 2012

Bypass to increase desirability

Nearing completion, the Ballina Bypass is a positive for property in the Ballina and nearby areas, according to key...

Hotspots 20 FEB 2012

House prices stabilise in South East Qld

South East Queensland property prices appear to have plateaued, new data from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland...

Hotspots 17 FEB 2012

Perth City sees $360m rail

Work on the Perth City Link has officially begun with one of the first stages to reconnect the city centre with...

Hotspots 17 FEB 2012

Pressure eases for renters in Sydney, Perth

Sydney is experiencing its highest rental vacancy rates in more than five years, while the availability of rental...

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Finance 16 FEB 2012

Interest rates can shift at any time

Borrowers finding that interest rate movements have come as a surprise should take this as a signal that interest rates...

Hotspots 16 FEB 2012

Regional areas to open up, Vic

Regional Victoria is being opened up with significant new infrastructure works, according to the Department of...

Finance 16 FEB 2012

More out of cycle rate hikes to come

The majors' recent out of cycle rate movement could be the first of many, one industry stakeholder has claimed.