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Australians brace for flat property prices
by Staff Reporter • 2 Mar 2011
Just over 35 per cent of Australians expect property prices to rise in the coming quarter – down from 80 per cent... READ MORE
Rates on hold till mid-year: HSBC
by Staff Reporter • 28 Feb 2011
Economists widely believe the Reserve Bank will keep rates on hold again when the Board meets later this... READ MORE
Exit fee ban slammed
by Staff Reporter • 24 Feb 2011
Industry pundits continue to voice their concern over the federal government’s proposed exit fee ban.
Last week, the... READ MORE
Homeloans' profits slip
by Staff Reporter • 24 Feb 2011
Non-bank lender Homeloans suffered a 4 per cent drop in net profit to $4.4 million from $4.6 million in the December... READ MORE
Australians struggle to put foot on property ladder
by Staff Reporter • 24 Feb 2011
Australia’s housing affordability problem shows no sign of abating, according to recent figures.
Data from the... READ MORE
Firstfolio strengthens executive team
by Staff Reporter • 24 Feb 2011
Firstfolio has said it will restructure its executive team to reflect its recent spate of acquisitions.
In its first... READ MORE
Major launches new savings product
by Staff Reporter • 23 Feb 2011
In another sign that competition is re-emerging, CBA has released a new savings product that will help borrowers save... READ MORE
Advantedge names head of financial solutions
by Staff Reporter • 23 Feb 2011
Advantedge has boosted its broker support team, appointing Craig Saville as head of financial solutions.
Mr Saville... READ MORE
Exit fee ban could force up rates
by Staff Reporter • 22 Feb 2011
While the Government is hopeful its blanket ban on exit fees will encourage consumers to switch loans and get a better... READ MORE
Most liveable cities revealed
by Staff Reporter • 22 Feb 2011
In the annual survey by Economist Intelligence Unit, Melbourne claimed second position, nudging Sydney down the list... READ MORE
Don’t sell now: PRDnationwide
by Staff Reporter • 22 Feb 2011
Property investors hoping to capitalise on their investment are being advised to hold on to their properties for more... READ MORE
Auction activity picks up
by Staff Reporter • 21 Feb 2011
Auction clearance rates climbed slightly higher in Sydney and Melbourne this weekend.
In Sydney, 63.3 per cent of... READ MORE
Property market picks up in 2011
by Staff Reporter • 21 Feb 2011
After a slow start to the year, BIS Shrapnel is predicting the property market will pick up speed in the second half... READ MORE
Industry lashes out at Gillard's exit fee ban
by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2011
More industry experts have criticised the Gillard government’s drafted exit fee ban.
Earlier this week, the... READ MORE
Bendigo to launch retail bond offer
by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2011
The bank said the costs of funds have become increasingly more expensive, as such, the bank has started looking for... READ MORE

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