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Hotspots • 07 MAR 2011

Construction activity contracts in February

The national construction industry reported an ongoing contraction in activity levels in February, albeit at a slower pace, the Australian Industry Group (Ai...

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Hotspots • 07 MAR 2011

Units take centre stage in Sydney

Units will be the most popular type of new dwelling across greater Sydney in the years ahead, according to a leading industry analyst and forecaster.

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Hotspots • 07 MAR 2011

Govt ignores plea to ban exit fees

The Federal Government is determined to ban exit fees despite being told that the decision will stifle competition between lenders, an industry figure has revealed.

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Finance • 07 MAR 2011

Fixed rate demand wanes

A spate of attractive variable rate promotions from Australia’s largest lenders has resulted in reduced appetite for fixed rate mortgages.

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Hotspots • 04 MAR 2011

Consumer report lashes out at majors

Consumer group Choice has slammed the big four banks for “gouging customers” in a new report presented to the Federal Government.

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Hotspots • 04 MAR 2011

Outlook for property bright: McGrath

After a slow start to the year one leading industry pundit is expecting the Australian property market to gather momentum this autumn, with solid price growth on the...

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Hotspots • 04 MAR 2011

Buyers choose mutuals

More investors and home buyers are turning to credit unions and building societies to source financing, new figures suggest.

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Hotspots • 04 MAR 2011

Outlook bleak for new home building

Building approvals slumped dramatically in January, new data has revealed, reigniting concerns about the ongoing level of underbuilding in Australia.

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Hotspots • 03 MAR 2011

Property outlook good: HIA

New home sales grew modestly last month, suggesting the property market is on track for a full recovery.

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Finance • 02 MAR 2011

Steady rates to help new housing

The RBA’s decision to keep the official cash rate on hold will provide a nice confidence boost to the residential sector.

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