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First home buyer affordability remains at 24 year low

by Staff Reporter • 18 Aug 2008
National first home buyer affordability remained at a 24 year low in the June quarter, the HIA-CBA First Home Buyer... READ MORE
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Lending competition healthy: RBA

by Staff Reporter • 15 Aug 2008
The Australian financial sector is healthy and competitive, the RBA’s deputy governor Ric Battellino told the... READ MORE
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Baby-boomers push younger borrowers from property market

by Staff Reporter • 15 Aug 2008
Older Australians have blocked younger borrowers from the property market, a report released today by Finsia... READ MORE
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Business credit slumps

by Staff Reporter • 12 Aug 2008
Small business lending has slumped to an annualised growth rate of eight per cent, according to the RBA’s latest... READ MORE
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Prospects for rate cut increasing: RBA

by Staff Reporter • 12 Aug 2008
An interest rate cut in coming months could materialise following the release of RBA’s Statement on Monetary... READ MORE
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Rate cuts on the cards: RBA

by Staff Reporter • 6 Aug 2008
The RBA today left the official cash rate unchanged at 7.25 per cent but cuts might not be far away. READ MORE
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Activity forecast for investor market

by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2008
Investors could be a prime target market for brokers as property prices soften and rental values soar. READ MORE
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Calm Melbourne market provides opportunities for buyers

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2008
Melbourne property prices recovered from a fall in the March quarter to register moderate growth over the June... READ MORE
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US legislation milestone for housing market

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2008
The US Senate passed a landmark piece of housing legislation on Saturday to accelerate assistance to the troubled... READ MORE
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Lack of affordable housing keeps Gen Ys with mum and dad

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jul 2008
Data from the ABS yesterday revealed a rise in the number of young people living at home. READ MORE