Growth

Vacancy rates climb in 2010

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

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2010

The median house price for properties in New Zealand has risen a record $5,000 to $NZ360,000 ($288,000). READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2010

Inflation has risen for the second consecutive month, adding to concern that more interest rate hikes are on the way. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2010

Mortgage Business has come a long way since its launch nearly three years ago. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 15 Jan 2010

The average home loan in Australia increased by 8 per cent during 2009, data from Loan Market Group has found. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 15 Jan 2010

Sydney’s median house price will top $1 million before the decade is out, new data from Residex has found. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 15 Jan 2010

A surprise fall in the unemployment rate will undoubtedly put pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift rates for the fourth... READ MORE