Growth

National rents soar

by Staff Reporter • 24 Jan 2008

Average national rents took their sharpest annual rise in 18 years according to figures released by the ABS yesterday.... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2008

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.9 per cent in the December quarter 2007, ABS data revealed today. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2008

The Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) and the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2008

The Bank of China appears increasingly likely to report a large write-down on investments in US mortgage securities,... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2008

The US Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) slashed the target for the federal funds rate by 75 basis... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2008

Interest rate rises and affordability concerns have failed to deter prospective buyers, with brokerages such as X Inc... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2008

The total value of commercial finance commitments rose in November 2007, figures released today by ABS have revealed. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2008

Australia’s securitisation markets are expected to recover in the second half of 2008, according to ratings... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2008

Traditional holiday destinations within three hours of capital cities are reaping strong investment interest and... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 17 Jan 2008

The property market is proving to be a better investment choice than the share market after recording a bumper 2007,... READ MORE