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New liquidity rules could cost borrowers

by Staff Reporter • 6 Nov 2009
The Australian Prudential and Regulation Authority’s (APRA) new liquidity rules could add 0.05 of a percentage point... READ MORE
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Offshore investors take double hit

by Staff Reporter • 6 Nov 2009
The recent rate hike by the Reserve Bank will have an adverse impact on overseas property investors, CB Richard Ellis... READ MORE
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Borrowers choose variable over fixed

by Staff Reporter • 3 Nov 2009
Most homeowners are happy to stick with their variable rate, a new poll by News Ltd has found. READ MORE
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Govt seeks to cap FHB property values

by Staff Reporter • 2 Nov 2009
The government is seeking to implement a cap on the value of properties that first home buyers can purchase. READ MORE
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Investors dominate current market

by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2009
Australian house prices have enjoyed their strongest quarterly growth since 2003, according to Australian property... READ MORE
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FHB activity to continue: RAMS

by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2009
Regardless of the scaling back of the FHOG, first home buyers are still active in the market, research from RAMS has... READ MORE
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Fewer FHBs seek finance

by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2009
First home buyers have officially started to pare back, with mortgage brokers noticing a dramatic drop in the level of... READ MORE
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Abandoning major banks could save borrowers $5.3b

by Staff Reporter • 27 Oct 2009
Big four customers could save $5.3 billion on their home loans each year by switching to the cheapest provider. READ MORE
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Hermes MD fights ‘unjust’ mortgages

by Staff Reporter • 26 Oct 2009
Luxury goods brand Hermes’ managing director Karin Upton Baker will face court this week after failing to repay more... READ MORE
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Housing affordability slides

by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2009
Housing affordability has deteriorated for the second consecutive quarter, according to the latest Housing Industry... READ MORE