Growth

Mutuals push for market share

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010

Recent data from Canstar Cannex has revealed that some credit unions and mutual building societies actually offer... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010

Independent aggregator Ballast has signed FirstMac to its lender panel to ensure its customers have access to some of... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010

Vendors, rather than homebuyers, will soon be forced to pay for building and pest inspections. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010

Rising interest rates are expected to encourage more Australians to choose fixed mortgage products over variable rates,... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2010

As the Australian majors continue to increase interest rates on fixed term home loans, their American counterparts are... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2010

Rental yields have declined in some parts of Australia as a result of strong first home buyer activity. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2010

The number of vacant residential properties in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane has risen close to long term averages,... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2010

Despite a recent improvement in residential construction, the Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) chief economist... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2010

Consumer confidence continues to remain strong, despite three consecutive rate hikes late last year. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2010

A new report on foreign banking and investment has made recommendations about how Australia can boost competition in... READ MORE