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Population boom leading to housing crisis
by Michael Masterman • 28 Nov 2013
In a medium growth scenario, the ABS predicts the Australian population will double by 2075, while in a high growth... READ MORE
Housing now more affordable: HIA
by Staff Reporter • 28 Nov 2013
The HIA-Commonwealth Bank housing affordability index increased by 3.2 per cent in the September 2013 quarter, to a... READ MORE
Report offers solution to WA's housing crisis
by Brendan Wong • 25 Nov 2013
Shelter WA this week published the report, The Impact of Fly-In/Fly-Out on Housing Affordability in Western... READ MORE
Beacon launches mortgage broking arm
by Tim Stewart • 22 Nov 2013
Speaking to The Adviser's sister-publication ifa, Beacon Group chief executive Peter Daly – formerly chief... READ MORE
Borrowers cautious about high LVR loans
by Staff Reporter • 22 Nov 2013
However, the survey, conducted by Loan Market, also showed that some buyers are desperate to “crack” a hot... READ MORE
Australians positive about their finances
by Staff Reporter • 22 Nov 2013
The survey revealed 48.5 per cent of Australians are “fairly confident” about their situation while a further 6.8... READ MORE
First timers buying with wealth creation in mind
by Staff Reporter • 21 Nov 2013
The survey revealed 62.2 per cent of those looking to buy their first home in the next two years, or who have bought... READ MORE
RBA board shows easing bias remains
by Michael Masterman • 20 Nov 2013
While the board expects the economy to grow at a below-trend pace in 2014, the minutes state that growth could... READ MORE
Buyers thirsty for information
by Brendan Wong • 18 Nov 2013
Realestateview.com.au surveyed 8,451 Australians to find the top five preparation rituals of buyers purchasing... READ MORE
SA defying national FHB trend
by Staff Reporter • 18 Nov 2013
While at a national level first home buyer activity fell to 12.5 per cent, in South Australia first home buyers... READ MORE
Is your client borrowing through a SMSF?
by MaryAnn Armstrong • 14 Nov 2013
You may have already seen many clients hoping to do this, or you may be unsure how to guide them through the maze of... READ MORE
Housing confidence lifts sentiment
by Staff Reporter • 14 Nov 2013
After a modest fall last month, Westpac chief economist Bill Evans said it was particularly encouraging to see the... READ MORE
First home buyers at record low
by Brendan Wong • 13 Nov 2013
ABS’ latest housing finance data reveals the number of first home buyer commitments fell to 12.5 per cent in... READ MORE
Be wary of the banks
by Rolf Howard • 12 Nov 2013
Almost three-quarters of home loan products now require just a 5 per cent deposit or less to secure them.
OH... READ MORE
The time to lock in may be now: Kolenda
by Staff Reporter • 12 Nov 2013
John Kolenda, managing director of 1300HomeLoan, said now could be the right time to fix since some lenders have... READ MORE

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