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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

NZ rates hit record low

by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2009

The New Zealand cash rate hit an all time low today after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut rates by 50 basis... READ MORE

Freddie delivers another shocking loss

by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2009

Freddie Mac, the second largest home loan provider in the United States, has delivered a fourth quarter loss of... READ MORE