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Federal Reserve to print more money

by Staff Reporter • 20 Mar 2009
In a drastic new effort to stimulate its failing economy the Federal Reserve has followed the Bank of England’s...READ MORE

Apartments and units dwelling starts slide

by Staff Reporter • 20 Mar 2009
New housing starts continued to slump in the December quarter with apartment and unit construction braking... READ MORE

IMF downgrades global growth forecasts again

by Staff Reporter • 20 Mar 2009
The world economy will contract this year for the first time in 60 years with any modest recovery in 2010 dependent on... READ MORE

Borrower in court after declaring variable rate rises 'unlawful'

by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2009
A dentist in the Sydney suburb of North Rocks is facing charges for public mischief after refusing to make mortgage... READ MORE

Disputes rise as borrowers break fixed rate contracts

by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2009
Disputes lodged with the Financial Ombudsman Service have skyrocketed in recent months as borrowers seek to break out... READ MORE

Australian economy in ?better shape than most?

by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2009
The Australian economy is likely to face further slowdown but it remains better positioned than most other developed... READ MORE

Leading index points to rate cut in April

by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2009
Ongoing deterioration in economic conditions will see another 25 basis points come off the cash rate in April... READ MORE

Global recovery more than a year away

by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2009
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned the global economy will contract by more than expected in 2009 and... READ MORE

Aussie sets sights on LJ Hooker

by Staff Reporter • 18 Mar 2009
The Aussie empire could soon move into real estate with John Symond confirming his interest in national franchise LJ... READ MORE

US housing starts record surprise improvement

by Staff Reporter • 18 Mar 2009
Housing starts in the United States rose for the first time in eight months in February offering a faint ray of hope... READ MORE

Rate cuts still on RBA agenda

by Staff Reporter • 18 Mar 2009
Minutes released by the RBA yesterday revealed the board did consider reducing rates further earlier this month before... READ MORE

Land shortage holds up new home recovery

by Staff Reporter • 18 Mar 2009

A significant deterioration in land sales volumes bodes badly for already weak new home building activity.

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CBA repayment freeze extended to unemployed

by Staff Reporter • 18 Mar 2009
The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has announced that it will offer a deferred repayment initiative for its customers in... READ MORE

Brokers say government stimulus package falls short

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2009
Despite the Australian government pledge of over $50 billion in stimulus policies since the global economic crisis hit... READ MORE

Future bright for US recovery: Fed chairman

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2009
The US economy will recover next year, US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke announced in a direct address to the... READ MORE

Stimulus payments flow through to retail

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2009
Australian families are taking to the shops to spend the first of the government’s multibillion dollar stimulus... READ MORE

Migration cuts unlikely to have big impact on dwelling shortage

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2009
Government plans to decrease migrant intake are expected to ease the tight rental market but dwelling supply is... READ MORE

Borrowing increases across the board

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2009
Lending finance data released by the ABS yesterday confirmed the pace of home borrowing activity is continuing to pick... READ MORE

Australian house prices safe from US-like fall out

by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2009
Despite a deteriorating economy, Australian house prices will remain relatively well-supported by good market... READ MORE

Hot and cold results for auctions

by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2009
Sydney and Melbourne again reported relatively healthy auction results over the weekend while activity in the smaller... READ MORE

House prices stabilise in December quarter

by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2009
Government and Reserve Bank measures to safeguard property markets appear to have taken effect with house prices... READ MORE

ING DIRECT tightens credit policy

by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2009

ING DIRECT is the latest lender to tighten its credit policy and reduce its maximum available LVRs.

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Office markets solid in spite of slowdown

by Staff Reporter • 13 Mar 2009

Despite a weakening economy the outlook for the nation’s office markets remains strong.

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Housing market poised for growth: BIS Shrapnel

by Staff Reporter • 13 Mar 2009
Rising unemployment and the expiry of the increased First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) will not affect strong growth in... READ MORE

Government extends 'Rudd Bank' to protect Australian businesses

by Staff Reporter • 13 Mar 2009
The government’s Australian Business Investment Partnership has been extended beyond commercial property ventures to... READ MORE

MyRate lodges ACCC complaint against GE Money

by Staff Reporter • 13 Mar 2009
Online lender MyRate.com.au yesterday lodged a complaint with the ACCC regarding GE Money’s pledge to waive... READ MORE

Mortgage Ezy names new CEO

by Staff Reporter • 13 Mar 2009

Mortgage Ezy has announced the appointment of Garry Driscoll to the position of chief executive officer.

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No frills home loans attract largest borrower demand

by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2009
Borrowers are becoming increasingly conservative with their home loan options with basic variable rate home loans... READ MORE

Housing undersupply to hit 431,000 by 2028

by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2009
A government assessment of housing supply has confirmed that Australia is suffering a severe housing shortage that... READ MORE

Brokers fear volume drop without increased FHOG

by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2009
The government has come under increasing pressure to extend the increased first home buyer grant as fears grow that... READ MORE
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