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Finance • 28 APR 2011

Cash rate under threat

Soaring inflation data has sparked concerns that the Reserve Bank will move to lift the cash rate sooner than expected.

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Finance • 27 APR 2011

NAB attracts more customers

National Australia Bank has managed to grow its mortgage market share for the second consecutive month.

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Tax & Legal • 22 APR 2011

Negative gearing on the chopping block

Suggestions that the federal government is considering a reduction to negative gearing benefits has been met with outrage by the property industry.

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Hotspots • 21 APR 2011

Rental growth exceeds prices

A comparison of capital city property price growth and rental price growth has confirmed that rents are delivering investors the best returns.

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Finance • 21 APR 2011

Rate hold likely to continue

Interest rates appear likely to stay on hold for now with the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy meeting minutes for April highlighting Australia’s two-speed economy.

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Hotspots • 21 APR 2011

Stagnant prices an opportunity for buyers

Australia’s property prices are not expected to grow over the coming 12 months.

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Hotspots • 21 APR 2011

Buyers oblivious to bad credit consequences

A large number of aspiring property buyers remain unaware of the damage a bad debt history can do to their home loan prospects, according to broking group Mortgage...

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Finance • 21 APR 2011

Stamp duty under fire again

First National Real Estate CEO Ray Ellis has slammed stamp duty on house sales as “inefficient” and “a complete rort”.

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Hotspots • 20 APR 2011

Affordability weighs on the minds of aspiring buyers

The high cost of breaking into the property market is the biggest obstacle for first time buyers, a new survey has found.

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Hotspots • 20 APR 2011

High cost of living a threat to property owners

The rising cost of living is placing an increasing strain on household budgets that should be acknowledged in banks’ lending policies, according to Merrill Lynch.

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