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Hotspots • 15 APR 2011

Govt grant out of touch with prices

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is urging the government to increase the First Home Owners Grant to bring it into line with current property prices.

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Hotspots • 15 APR 2011

Vendors unrealistic about prices

The listing of properties at unachievable prices is adding to the property market’s already swollen stock levels, according to RE/MAX WA managing director Geoff...

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Finance • 14 APR 2011

Rate hike will hurt

More than 10 per cent of Australians would not be able to meet their mortgage repayments if interest rates were to rise by just 0.25 per cent, new research has found.

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Finance • 13 APR 2011

Rate rise on the cards for August

While there has been talk of the Reserve Bank leaving the cash rate on hold for the remainder of the year, NAB is forecasting a tightening of monetary policy come August...

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Hotspots • 13 APR 2011

Investors Turn to USA

The strength of the Aussie dollar combined with the collapse of the US housing market is proving an enticing combination for Australian investors.

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Hotspots • 12 APR 2011

New protections for SA strata title owners

Owners and purchasers of community and strata titled properties in South Australia will receive extra protection and access to free information and advice under...

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Finance • 12 APR 2011

Big banks may cut rates

Making headlines this week, The Daily Telegraph has reported that Australia’s major banks could soon cut their variable rates.

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Hotspots • 12 APR 2011

Exit fee ban causes confusion

The federal government’s decision to ban home loan exit fees from July 1 is causing confusion among property buyers with many borrowers unsure whether to switch now or...

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Hotspots • 11 APR 2011

Property sales march forward

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Hotspots • 11 APR 2011

Market awash with listings

Residential property listings are up by close to 50 per cent compared to last year, new research has revealed.

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