Growth
Rate hike spoils Christmas
by Staff Reporter • 22 Nov 2010
Almost two thirds of Australians will reassess their spending plans for Christmas following the RBA’s November rate... READ MORE
Majors grab bigger piece of pie
by Staff Reporter • 22 Nov 2010
According to RFI’s Australian Mortgages Monthly Monitor report, the value of bank-held owner-occupied loans... READ MORE
Auctions fail to shine in sun
by Staff Reporter • 22 Nov 2010
The warm spring weather is doing little to entice potential home buyers to the property market.
According to... READ MORE
Auctions lose steam in 2010
by Staff Reporter • 19 Nov 2010
While there is a growing trend to sell properties at auction, this may not be the best way to achieve top... READ MORE
Second tiers show their hand
by Staff Reporter • 19 Nov 2010
One week after the five majors announced their rate movements Australia’s second tier lenders have revealed their... READ MORE
Economic recovery stalls
by Staff Reporter • 18 Nov 2010
Australia's economic recovery has stagnated in the last six months, according to recent research.
The latest... READ MORE
Cost of funds just an excuse
by Staff Reporter • 17 Nov 2010
A new report has found the banks’ interest expenses have risen by less than the RBA’s rate hikes.
According to the... READ MORE
Mutuals show strength
by Staff Reporter • 17 Nov 2010
Australia’s building societies and credit unions continue to provide a valuable source of competition to the majors,... READ MORE
AMP makes bid for AXA
by Staff Reporter • 16 Nov 2010
AMP has made its third bid for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings, offering $14.6 billion for the company.
If successful, the... READ MORE
Greens champion exit fee reforms
by Staff Reporter • 15 Nov 2010
Sick of government inaction, the Greens are seeking to put a two year ban on banks lifting their home loan interest... READ MORE
Auctions fail to perform
by Staff Reporter • 15 Nov 2010
The RBA’s latest rate hike significantly dampened home buyer spirit over the weekend.
Data from Australia Property... READ MORE
Property price growth tracks along nicely
by Staff Reporter • 12 Nov 2010
Property values across Australia’s capital cities have increased by an average of 40.5 per cent for houses and 42.2... READ MORE
Inflation dip cools rate hike rumour
by Staff Reporter • 12 Nov 2010
The RBA’s decision to increase the official cash rate seems to have had the desired effect on inflationary... READ MORE
Home loan applications plummet
by Staff Reporter • 11 Nov 2010
Home loan applications fell by almost 24 per cent in the three months to September 2010, new research has... READ MORE
Exit fee reforms will hurt competition
by Staff Reporter • 9 Nov 2010
Removing mortgage exit fees will cripple competition rather than create it, brokers have warned.
The Australian... READ MORE

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