Growth

Construction plunges in March quarter

by Staff Reporter • 16 Jul 2009

Final figures released yesterday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirm that new residential building... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 16 Jul 2009

Arrears on residential mortgage loans underlying Australian prime residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) fell to... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 16 Jul 2009

The Westpac – Melbourne Institute Leading Index registered -3.9 per cent in May, highlighting a modest recovery in... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2009

NAB’s business index has jumped from -14 to -2 index points, the company’s monthly business and economic outlook... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2009

A government scheme to kick-start the UK mortgage market is not working, MPs have said. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2009

Club Financial Services is planning to expand its national franchise outlets from 25 to 150 within the next five years. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2009

New research from Colliers International has shown that four Australian states have hit bottom and are poised for an... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2009

More than 39 per cent of working Australians could only survive for 30 days on their current savings if they lost their... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2009

Major banks are likely to increase their variable home mortgage rates regardless of any movement in official rates by... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2009

A research firm believes the best policy for borrowers in the current environment is to maintain flexibility with a... READ MORE