Growth

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Rents increase rapidly

by Staff Reporter • 20 Mar 2008
Rents are increasing at rapid rates throughout the country, with the nation’s capital now the most expensive... READ MORE
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$500 million Bluestone boost

by Staff Reporter • 20 Mar 2008
Non-conforming lender Bluestone today announced that it had successfully concluded a renewal discussion with Westpac,... READ MORE
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Reverse mortgage growth stunted by slow second half performance

by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2008
Demand continued to grow for reverse mortgages throughout 2007 but the sector struggled to maintain sales volumes in... READ MORE
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US rates cut by 0.75 per cent

by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2008
The official US cash rate was slashed again overnight by 75 basis points to 2.25 per cent. READ MORE
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Uncomfortably high inflation behind March rate rise: RBA minutes

by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2008
Inflation proved once again a significant factor in the RBA’s decision to lift interest rates this month,... READ MORE
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House price growth outweighs income increases

by Staff Reporter • 18 Mar 2008
Housing prices have increased significantly compared to incomes over the last two decades, according to the AMP/NATSEM... READ MORE
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Fed moves to bolster market liquidity

by Staff Reporter • 18 Mar 2008
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has announced two measures this week to “bolster market liquidity” and... READ MORE
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Property values hit by rate rise: Residex

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2008
Property markets are hurting from the latest string of interest rate rises, Residex data has revealed. READ MORE
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End in sight for global sub-prime write-downs?

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2008
The end may be nigh for sub-prime write downs, according to Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services. READ MORE
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Macquarie low-doc rate jumps 70 basis points

by Staff Reporter • 14 Mar 2008
Macquarie Mortgages has raised the rate on its stated income low doc loans by 70 basis points. READ MORE