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Negative gearing could help FHBs

by Stefanie Garber • 28 Jan 2014
First home buyers could take advantage of negative gearing to gain a foothold in the property market, a leading... READ MORE
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Major offers $1,000 rebate for FHBs

by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2014
A major bank is offering first home buyers a $1,000 rebate on applications submitted before 31 March 2014. READ MORE
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Mortgage enquiries jump 15.3pc

by Nick Bendel • 22 Jan 2014
Mortgage enquiries have reached four-year highs and are forecast to continue rising, according to one credit demand... READ MORE
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FHBs rejoice as investors head north

by Steven Cross • 21 Jan 2014
Investors are turning their sights towards Brisbane, giving first-time home buyers in Sydney and Melbourne a breath of... READ MORE
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New housing recovery continues: HIA

by Staff Reporter • 17 Jan 2014
Housing data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows a recovery in new home building, according to... READ MORE
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Borrowers may need to move quick to fix

by Nathan Swain • 16 Jan 2014
It’s no secret that the lenders around Australia are starting to change their fixed rates by moving them up. READ MORE
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Mortgage, advice convergence set to snowball

by James Mitchell • 15 Jan 2014
The convergence of mortgage broking and financial planning looks set to increase as a greater number of advisers seek... READ MORE
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SMSF borrowings prudent: SPAA

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2014
In light of recent statistics released by the ATO, there is no indication SMSF borrowings are either “exponential or... READ MORE
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LVRs drop as investor activity increases

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2014
Average LVRs have fallen to their lowest levels since June 2012, according to the latest AFG Mortgage Index. READ MORE
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Credit reporting and the year ahead

by Graham Doessel • 13 Jan 2014
2014 will bring some heavy changes to Australian credit reporting following the implementation of the Privacy Act 1988... READ MORE