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New wave of borrowers heading for mortgage stress

by Staff Reporter • 2 Jul 2008
Australia is expected to experience a significant rise in mortgage stress as a wave of borrowers move off their fixed... READ MORE
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Tax breaks for Queensland borrowers

by Staff Reporter • 30 Jun 2008
Queensland home buyers have been boosted by tax benefits across stamp duty, mortgage duty and the land tax threshold... READ MORE
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Credit reporting reform could boost economy, help borrowers

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jun 2008
Reforms to the Australian credit reporting system could boost the Australian economy by $1.7 billion, help lower... READ MORE
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Population surge adds pressure to housing crisis

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jun 2008
Australia’s population grew by 332,000 people in 2007 to 21.18 million which has added further pressure to the... READ MORE
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Housing crisis a ?chronic disease?

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2008
Housing affordability should be redefined as a ‘chronic disease’ and a national health style strategy... READ MORE
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Queensland affordability slumps

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jun 2008
Figures released by RP Data have shown that on average Queenslanders contributed more than 40 per cent of their salary... READ MORE
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RBA economic outlook reveals rates likely to remain stable

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jun 2008
Minutes from the RBA’s June board meeting, released yesterday, have revealed an economy unlikely to result in... READ MORE
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Mortgage insurers predict slowdown

by Staff Reporter • 17 Jun 2008
Mortgage insurers PMI and Genworth Financial are braced for a slowdown in business, reported The Australian today. READ MORE
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Stamp duty for first home buyers should be axed: Senate committee

by Staff Reporter • 17 Jun 2008
A Senate Select Committee chaired by Liberal senator Marise Payne has recommended that stamp duty exemptions be... READ MORE
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RBA governor stresses need for moderation

by Staff Reporter • 17 Jun 2008
In a speech to the American Chamber of Commerce on Friday, RBA governor Glenn Stevens once again emphasised the need... READ MORE