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Hotspots • 25 JAN 2011
Australia home to the priciest property
If you thought Australian property was expensive, you were right. Turns out we are home to the most unaffordable housing market in the world.
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Finance • 24 JAN 2011
Westpac calls for more competition
Westpac’s Gail Kelly has told the government to inject further funds in the Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) market.
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Finance • 24 JAN 2011
Floods restrict cash rate
The Queensland, Northern NSW and Victorian floods could detract 1 per cent from short term economic growth, new research has found.
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Hotspots • 24 JAN 2011
Syd investors to see strong returns
Sydney investors could enjoy strong returns in 2011, according to SQM Research.
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Hotspots • 21 JAN 2011
Flood-affected property to hold value
Brisbane’s flood-affected property owners face big discounts on pre-flood valuations if they decide to sell over the next 12 months while some owners will have to wait...
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Hotspots • 21 JAN 2011
New homes tumbled in 2010: ABS
Final figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics have today confirmed that there was a significant housing slowdown in 2010.
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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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