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Finance • 22 SEP 2010

REIV calls for stamp duty cuts

Making headlines today, the Herald Sun reported that the REIV is calling for reforms to Victoria’s stamp duty payments.

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Finance • 22 SEP 2010

FHB incomes dedicated to deposit saving, rent: RAMS

Almost nine in 10 prospective home buyers are having to pay rent while they save for a home loan deposit, a new survey has found.

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Hotspots • 21 SEP 2010

Brisbane market hot for investors: Chan & Naylor

Residential investment opportunities are swelling in Brisbane as clearance rates drop well below other capital cities, accounting firm Chan & Naylor has said.

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Finance • 21 SEP 2010

Fixed rates not so popular

Despite attempts by lenders to attract borrowers, fixed rates continue to make up only a small portion of all loans financed.

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Hotspots • 20 SEP 2010

Regional markets show strong signs of life

While capital cities tend to take the limelight when it comes to property market analysis and commentary, many regional markets are performing well.

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Hotspots • 20 SEP 2010

House prices doubling every ten years: RP Data

Australia’s housing market recorded an average annual growth rate of 8.4 per cent over the past three decades, according to new research.

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Finance • 18 SEP 2010

Brace for more rate hikes: BEAT

The majority of Australians are worried the RBA will hike the official cash rate by 50 basis points before the end of the year, a new survey has found.

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Finance • 18 SEP 2010

Inflation pressures worry RBA

The RBA has warned Australians that it may be forced to hike the official cash rate sooner rather than later in a bid to deal with the country’s two speed economy.

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Finance • 15 SEP 2010

High mortgage arrears rates loom

Mortgage arrears – the term used to describe borrowers that are behind on their mortgage repayments – in Australia are expected to rise next quarter as borrowers...

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Finance • 14 SEP 2010

No rate hikes until 2011: NAB

Interest rates will remain on hold for the rest of the year, NAB chief economist Alan Oster has claimed.

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