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Finance 08 OCT 2010

CBA may raise rates out of cycle

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) could be forced to raise its mortgage lending rates by 30 basis points above...

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Hotspots 08 OCT 2010

Strong data could force RBA's hand

Stronger than expected job data has reinforced the case for an interest rate rise next month.

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Finance 08 OCT 2010

Non-bank lender offers rebate to borrowers

Non-bank lender Opportune Home Loans is offering a $600 rebate to borrowers who seek approval for a home loan before...

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Hotspots 07 OCT 2010

Housing availability to tighten further

Australia is staring down the barrel of a housing downturn, a new report has found.

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Finance 06 OCT 2010

Reserve Bank holds but mortgage rates to rise

Interest rates have remained on hold for another month – phew – but the prospect of further rate rises, eventually,...

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Finance 05 OCT 2010

Borrowers swing towards fixed rates

Demand for fixed rate mortgages has risen to its highest level in one year, as borrowers look to 'lock in' ahead of...

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Finance 05 OCT 2010

No more rate hikes: AFG

Mortgage Aggregation Group (AFG) is calling on the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to leave rates on hold when it meets...

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Hotspots 04 OCT 2010

Property prices stall

Home values in Australia’s capital cities recorded a decline this month, according to new research by RP Data.

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Hotspots 01 OCT 2010

Poor data puts pressure on RBA

Building approvals have fallen for the sixth time in eight months, suggesting the Australian economy is not ready for...

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Finance 01 OCT 2010

Uncertainty over whether rates will hike next week

Weak housing data has decreased the likelihood of an interest rate rise when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meets...

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Hotspots 30 SEP 2010

Couple to build Australia's first hemp home

Making news today, The Northern Star has reported that an Australian couple are planning to build what is believed to...

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Hotspots 30 SEP 2010

New home sales continue to drop

The RBA is being urged to leave rates on hold as new home sales drop for the fourth consecutive month.

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Hotspots 30 SEP 2010

Buying still possible despite hiking property prices

Australia’s house price growth may have slowed for now, but price growth will resume – with some analysts...

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Hotspots 29 SEP 2010

ANZ launches new i-app

ANZ has today launched a new iPhone application that gives property buyers the ability to search for properties for...

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Finance 28 SEP 2010

Brokerage calls for rate pause

Mortgage brokerage the Loan Market Group has urged the RBA to leave rates on hold when it meets next week.

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Hotspots 27 SEP 2010

Auction activity down this weekend

The threat of rising interest rates put a dampener on auction activity over the weekend.

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Hotspots 24 SEP 2010

Coastal property prices slump

While Australia capital cities continue to record strong property price growth, it seems the coastal cities are not...

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Finance 24 SEP 2010

Big four banks predict October rate rise

CBA has joined NAB, ANZ and Westpac in predicting an October rate rise.

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Finance 23 SEP 2010

NAB says October rate rise likely

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could hike interest rates as early as next month, NAB chief economist Alan Oster...

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Finance 23 SEP 2010

Fixed interest rates to rise

After months of cuts, lenders may be starting to once again raise the interest on their fixed rate mortgages.

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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