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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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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Hotspots 14 SEP 2010

Is it time to make your market entry?

Data from a number of Australia’s property research houses would indicate that the current market offers some pretty...

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Hotspots 14 SEP 2010

Best rental suburb revealed

Brisbane’s inner city suburb of West End has recorded the nation’s best rental growth rate, according to RP Data.

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Hotspots 13 SEP 2010

Warmer weather drives increased auction activity

The warmer weather seemingly had a good effect on home buyers at the weekend.

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Finance 13 SEP 2010

Yellow Brick Road pledges hold on rates

Yellow Brick Road has claimed it will not lift interest rates on its home loan products beyond any official Reserve...

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Hotspots 13 SEP 2010

RAMS targets first time investors

RAMS Home Loans (RAMS) says it is looking to help first time investors crack the market with the launch of a free...

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Hotspots 09 SEP 2010

Australia moves to Melbourne’s west

Australia’s fastest growing region is no longer the Gold Coast but rather Melbourne's West, a new study has found.

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Finance 08 SEP 2010

Lender cuts variable rate

AMP has cut 13 basis points from its Basic Variable Home Loan, taking it to 6.64 per cent.

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Hotspots 08 SEP 2010

Pressure mounts for first time buyers but home ownership is achievable: Genworth

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the official cash rate on hold at 4.5 per cent for the fourth consecutive...

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Finance 07 SEP 2010

RBA leaves rates on hold

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 4.5 per cent for the fourth...

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Finance 07 SEP 2010

RAMS slashes fixed rates

In a bid to help first home buyers realise their dream of home ownership, RAMS has slashed up to 50 basis points from...

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Finance 06 SEP 2010

Rates likely to stay on hold tomorrow

The Reserve Bank will meet tomorrow to announce its latest interest rate decision, with a hold on rates the likely...

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