Growth
US upbeat about recovery
by Staff Reporter • 20 Aug 2009
Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) showed the number of mortgage loan applications increased by 25.0 per... READ MORE
Rates likely to rise
by Staff Reporter • 19 Aug 2009
According to the RBA’s August monetary policy board minutes, published yesterday, news on the domestic economy has... READ MORE
Housing bubble will force RBA to raise rate
by Staff Reporter • 17 Aug 2009
In his address to the House Economics Committee on Friday, Mr Stevens said the RBA would raise rates if it saw that a... READ MORE
No rate rise in 09: AMP
by Staff Reporter • 17 Aug 2009
Mr Oliver said he expects interest rates to grow to ‘normal levels’ throughout 2010.
“Assuming the economic... READ MORE
Clearance rates continue upward trend
by Staff Reporter • 17 Aug 2009
The auction clearance rate in Sydney hit a healthy 74.2 per cent, with $84.2 million in property sold.
A free standing... READ MORE
Governor quiet on potential rate moves
by Staff Reporter • 14 Aug 2009
Mr Stevens did say that economic conditions had improved in the last few months as had the conditions in the... READ MORE
House price increase pushes inflation up
by Staff Reporter • 14 Aug 2009
The Melbourne Institute Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations yesterday reported that inflation had risen to... READ MORE
Australia to lead global commercial real estate market recovery
by Staff Reporter • 13 Aug 2009
While there are signs that property markets in the Pacific region have begun to stabilise after 18 months of turmoil... READ MORE
Positive data suggests robust property markets ahead
by Staff Reporter • 13 Aug 2009
ABS figures released this week show that finance commitments, excluding refinancing, were at their highest level for... READ MORE
Consumer confidence edges up
by Staff Reporter • 13 Aug 2009
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index increased by 3.7 per cent in August.
According to Westpac... READ MORE
RBA to tackle tough questions on rate rises
by Staff Reporter • 13 Aug 2009
The twice-a-year, three hour hearing will be held at Sydney’s Tattersalls on Friday, where RBA governor Glenn... READ MORE
Fixed rate rise imminent: RateCity
by Staff Reporter • 12 Aug 2009
According to the research, most fixed home loans are now up for review since they were last re-adjusted in June... READ MORE
BIS pours cold water on positive outlook
by Staff Reporter • 12 Aug 2009
BIS Shrapnel’s Long Term Forecasts, 2009 – 2024 report said the Australian economy’s most difficult phase will... READ MORE
Disgruntled property owners contest Land Acquisition Act
by Staff Reporter • 12 Aug 2009
On 17 June 2009, changes were made to the Act that allow local councils to compulsorily acquire the homes, businesses... READ MORE
Confidence climbs but consumers wary
by Staff Reporter • 12 Aug 2009
The lift in sentiment was thanks, in large part, to a spike in confidence from builders and manufacturers.
Confidence... READ MORE

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