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New homebuilding providing ‘crucial economic dividend’

by Staff Reporter • 17 Jul 2014

New homebuilding has reached its highest level since 2010 after growing more than 20 per cent over the year. READ MORE

by Nick Bendel • 16 Jul 2014

Australia’s smaller banks have criticised the Financial System Inquiry for describing the country’s banking system... READ MORE

by Nick Bendel • 15 Jul 2014

The FBAA has called for a study to settle once and for all why loans end prematurely and whether clawbacks are fair. READ MORE

by Andrew Littleford • 15 Jul 2014

Despite its clear benefits, the short-term industry has long been perceived as an unregulated market full of sharks... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2014

Adelaide Bank has dropped its SmartFix five-year fixed rate to an “historic low” of 5.34 per cent. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2014

The Commonwealth Bank has appointed former judge Ian Callinan as chairman of the bank’s independent review into the... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 9 Jul 2014

Adelaide Bank has announced a cut of 20 basis points to one of its home loan products. READ MORE

by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Jul 2014

Brokers in Australia’s leading building and population hotspots have revealed the strong market conditions in their... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 9 Jul 2014

Changes to lending criteria for survey-strata house and land contracts could stop many current off-the-plan projects, a... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 8 Jul 2014

Westpac has discounted its variable rate to 4.84 per cent in a bid to tempt first home buyers. READ MORE