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Weak building approvals to persist into new year

by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2008

Building approvals were again weak in October and are expected to remain so for much of 2009. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 3 Dec 2008

Retail spending improved surprisingly in October, ABS data released yesterday revealed. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 3 Dec 2008

Most of the big banks have wasted no time in announcing rate reductions but not all have decided to hand back the full... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 1 Dec 2008

Australians have turned to the safety of bank deposit accounts in favour of risking their money in volatile... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 28 Nov 2008

Bankwest has today cut its two year fixed rate home loan to 5.49 per cent p.a. (comparison rate of 7.38%) in... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 27 Nov 2008

Australia’s non-conforming delinquency levels are expected to remain high in the near term as sluggish property... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 26 Nov 2008

Brokers can expect an upswing in refinancing activity in 2009 as homeowners choose to renovate in preference over... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 24 Nov 2008

After nearly seven years of decline, housing starts are forecast to rise by 10 per cent next year. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 22 Nov 2008

FirstMac today announced the launch of a 3.99 per cent introductory rate loan which it claims marks phase one of a... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 21 Nov 2008

The government is under pressure to overhaul its deposit guarantee scheme just days before it comes into force. READ MORE