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Hotspots 04 FEB 2011

Economy enjoys boost in building approvals

After a spate of less than impressive economic data,it seems there is light at the end of the tunnel, with building...

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Hotspots 03 FEB 2011

SPI Online launches web broadcast

Smart Property Investment has today launched a weekly web broadcast to deliver readers a round-up of the latest...

Hotspots 03 FEB 2011

New home sales finish up weak in 2010

New home sales eased in December 2010 to finish the year down by 4.4 per cent, according to the Housing Industry...

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Finance 03 FEB 2011

Property buyers will weather rate rises: survey

The majority of Australian mortgage holders are prepared for future rate rises and will be able to accommodate...

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Finance 03 FEB 2011

One third of borrowers unhappy with lender

One in three mortgage holders will look to switch lenders when exit fees are relaxed, new research has found.

Hotspots 03 FEB 2011

Floods hit home financing activity

Uncertainty in the economy has resulted in a stark drop off in home financing, with one of the country’s largest...

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Finance 02 FEB 2011

Industry welcomes rate relief

Industry leaders have supported the RBA’s decision to leave interest rates on hold this month.

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Finance 02 FEB 2011

Rate pressures ease – for now

In its much anticipated first meeting for 2011 the Reserve Bank this week voted to keep the official cash rate on hold...

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...

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...

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Finance 02 FEB 2011

Cash Rate on Hold - February 2011

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 4.75 per cent.

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...

Hotspots 01 FEB 2011

2011: the year of the investor

Flatter property prices are likely to suit investors moving forward.

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...

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...

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Tax & Legal 01 FEB 2011

Landlords lose in new laws

Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will have significant repercussions for both tenants and landlords, according...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hotspots 28 JAN 2011

Demand strong for holiday homes

An increasing number of Australians are hoping to take a holiday in 2011, suggesting consumer confidence has returned.

Hotspots 28 JAN 2011

RBA to hold

The Reserve Bank is expected to keep rates on hold when it meets next week.

Hotspots 28 JAN 2011

Top rental suburbs revealed

Australia’s highly anticipated mining boom has forced up the rent in Darwin, with the capital city boasting the most...

Hotspots 27 JAN 2011

Good news as rents inch up

It might be bad news for renters but for investors, news that rents are on the rise is more than welcome.

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Finance 27 JAN 2011

Australians look to boost savings in 2011

Most Australians have resolved to make 2011 the year of boosting the bank balance, according to a national survey.