Growth

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Credit union industry under pressure to merge

by Staff Reporter • 18 Nov 2009
The credit union industry is under pressure to build scale through mergers after reporting deep cuts to interest... READ MORE
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Australians keen to invest in property market

by Staff Reporter • 17 Nov 2009
More than 70 per cent of Australians over the age of 25 believe the time is ripe for property investment. READ MORE
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Smartline takes out top franchise honour

by Staff Reporter • 16 Nov 2009
Smartline has once again taken out the number one spot in the nation’s top 10 franchise list compiled by research... READ MORE
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Subdued market activity ahead: RP Data

by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2009
Market activity is expected to settle as the festive season approaches, RP Data’s head of property research Tim... READ MORE
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Liberty hits the road

by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2009
In its drive to reengage the broker market, Liberty Financial will host a series of broker workshops that highlight... READ MORE
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Unemployment edges higher in October

by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2009
The unemployment rate crept slightly higher in October to 5.8 per cent, narrowing the likelihood of a third consecutive... READ MORE
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Home ownership plummets

by Staff Reporter • 12 Nov 2009
Fewer Australians now own their home outright, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). READ MORE
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Job ads down

by Staff Reporter • 10 Nov 2009
The number of job advertisements has fallen for the first time in three months in a sign that a full recovery may still... READ MORE
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Rate hike fails to dent auction activity

by Staff Reporter • 9 Nov 2009
The residential housing market appears to have weathered the latest interest rate rise, with auction clearance rates... READ MORE
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Refund adds 300th franchisee to business

by Staff Reporter • 9 Nov 2009
Refund Home Loans has appointed its 300th franchisee after less than six years in business. READ MORE