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Hotspots • 21 JAN 2011

Confidence slumps after flood disaster

The mood of consumers has darkened significantly following the Queensland floods amid fears that the natural disaster will push up prices and slow the economy.

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Hotspots • 20 JAN 2011

Australians dream of beach property

Nearly 60 per cent of people would make sure their second home was at the beach, according to a new poll.

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Finance • 20 JAN 2011

More lenders offer flood support

Heritage Building Society will waive application fees on its personal loans during the next month in a bid to help the Queensland flood victims.

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Hotspots • 19 JAN 2011

Living costs to worry buyers in 2011

Living costs are the biggest concern for Australian property owners, a new survey has found.

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Hotspots • 19 JAN 2011

Affordability under threat

A steep decline in the number of land sales could have a significant impact on housing affordability, new research has found.

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Finance • 18 JAN 2011

Floods to stoke inflation

Economists have raised their forecasts for inflation on the back of the Queensland and Victoria floods but a rise in the cash rate still remains unlikely for some time.

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Finance • 18 JAN 2011

First timers seek 100pc loans

As many as one in four borrowers are looking for 100 per cent home loans, according to mortgage broker Loan Market.

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Hotspots • 18 JAN 2011

Affordability shock for flood affected areas

Home owners in the flood ravaged suburbs of Queensland could struggle to repay their mortgages when the water begins to subside.

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Hotspots • 18 JAN 2011

Time to buy in WA

Real estate veteran Geoff Baldwin of RE/MAX WA is confident the Western Australian property market will rebound in 2011 and urged buyers looking for the bottom of the...

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Hotspots • 18 JAN 2011

Financial help for flood victims

One of the country’s largest mortgage brokers, Mortgage Choice, has urged borrowers impacted by flooding to seek financial help.

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