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Hotspots • 01 FEB 2011
2011: the year of the investor
Flatter property prices are likely to suit investors moving forward.
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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 past week.
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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 CANSTAR CANNEX.
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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 to Ray White.
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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 among commentators, according to Monique Sasson...
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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 highest consumer satisfaction rating, new research has...
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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 a benefit to be held on February 17.
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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 revelation that the plan involves dramatic cuts...
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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.
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Hotspots • 28 JAN 2011
RBA to hold
The Reserve Bank is expected to keep rates on hold when it meets next week.
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