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Feb rate rise could cripple weak mortgage market

by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010

The Reserve Bank is under increasing pressure to keep the official cash rate on hold as evidence has emerged that the... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010

Rental rates are falling on the back of increased home buyer activity, PRDnationwide’s latest Quarterly Economic &... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010

QBE LMI chief executive Ian Graham has dismissed claims that the role of LMIs has been marginalised on the back of... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010

Strong referral partnerships – and understanding the importance of relationships – have been the building blocks of... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010

Having a sales-based business plan can help brokers achieve their full potential READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010

The latest inflation figures have increased the possibility of a fourth consecutive interest rate rise. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has warned the Reserve Bank not to raise the official cash rate when it meets... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010

Unprecedented demand from first home buyers and upgraders has helped 2009 post the strongest annual house price growth... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010

Demand for fixed rate home loans has dropped to a seven year low, according to Mortgage Choice. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010

An upgraded forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to impact the Reserve Bank’s decision to... READ MORE