Growth
Teachers market share surges
by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2010
Credit unions are beginning to snare a larger share of the mortgage market, suggesting the dominance of the big five... READ MORE
Residential activity endures slow recovery
by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2010
The level of residential building activity improved throughout the March quarter, albeit only slightly.
According to... READ MORE
AOFM boosts industry competition
by Staff Reporter • 26 May 2010
In a bid to increase market transparency, competition and support for small business lending, the Australian Office of... READ MORE
Auction clearance rates climb slightly
by Staff Reporter • 24 May 2010
Auction clearance rates improved this weekend in Brisbane and Melbourne, highlighting the property market’s... READ MORE
Rate rise to blame for consumer sentiment drop
by Staff Reporter • 21 May 2010
According to the Westpac–Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index, consumer sentiment fell by a staggering 7 per... READ MORE
Auction clearance rates make slow recovery
by Staff Reporter • 21 May 2010
Auction clearance rates have improved slightly last week from the week before but they remain much weaker than they... READ MORE
No savings, no home
by Staff Reporter • 20 May 2010
Lack of savings rather than rising interest rates and house prices is the major reason Generation Y’ers are unable... READ MORE
New rule a danger to securitisation
by Staff Reporter • 18 May 2010
There is concern that Australian banks and non-bank lenders who raise funds by securitising their loan book could get... READ MORE
O/s debt problems plague Oz
by Staff Reporter • 17 May 2010
The debt crisis in Greece could increase borrowing costs for Australia’s banks.
While the global financial crisis... READ MORE
Major backs minimum volume requirements
by Staff Reporter • 14 May 2010
St George is standing firm by its requirement for brokers to settle at least four loans per calendar year, stressing... READ MORE
US repossessions at record high
by Staff Reporter • 14 May 2010
While house foreclosures in the US have finally begun to plateau, repossessions have hit an all time high.
According... READ MORE
Job rate stable as rates take effect
by Staff Reporter • 14 May 2010
Consecutive interest rate rises have cooled hiring, with the unemployment rate remaining stable at 5.4 per cent.
Data... READ MORE
Real estate activity on the rise
by Staff Reporter • 14 May 2010
Despite a recent drop in the number of owner occupier housing commitments, real estate agents remain busy with a... READ MORE
Oz leads world in house price recovery
by Staff Reporter • 12 May 2010
Australia has taken the lead in the global real estate market, posting the best recovery in residential house prices... READ MORE
Govt releases budget to mixed reviews
by Staff Reporter • 12 May 2010
Treasurer Wayne Swan is banking on surging company tax revenue and the revitalised mining boom, backed by government... READ MORE

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