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Poor start for new home sales in 2008/09 financial year.

by Staff Reporter • 29 Aug 2008

New home sales dropped by 7.2 per cent in July 2008 according to figures released by HIA this morning, reinforcing...READ MORE

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CBA buys third of Aussie

by Staff Reporter • 29 Aug 2008

The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) today revealed that it has reached an agreement to purchase a 33 per cent stake in Aussie... READ MORE

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ANZ cuts fixed lending rates again

by Staff Reporter • 29 Aug 2008

ANZ has reduced its fixed rate home loans for the second time this month.

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Business brisk for regional brokers

by Staff Reporter • 28 Aug 2008

While high interest rates have hurt many metropolitan property markets, prospects are bright for brokers in regional... READ MORE

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Another MFAA member suspended

by Staff Reporter • 28 Aug 2008

The MFAA has suspended its second member in as many weeks as it attempts to rid the industry of fringe brokers.

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WA?s shared equity scheme running out of funds

by Staff Reporter • 28 Aug 2008

Western Australia’s first home buyer shared equity scheme First Start could be under threat as its funding dries... READ MORE

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Adelaide on top for capital growth in units

by Staff Reporter • 28 Aug 2008

Adelaide is offering unit investors the highest capital growth, research released by RP Data yesterday has... READ MORE

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Virgin Money "expected loss making position"

by Staff Reporter • 28 Aug 2008

Virgin Money has reported a $19.5 million loss for the year to March 2008, making it its third consecutive year of... READ MORE

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No sign of residential building recovery

by Staff Reporter • 27 Aug 2008

Residential building activity rose only slightly in the June quarter by 0.2 per cent, ABS data showed today.

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Slight profit dip for Police & Nurses

by Staff Reporter • 27 Aug 2008

Police and Nurses Credit Society yesterday posted a $19.2 million net profit for the 2007/08 financial year.

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Investment opportunities ripe in regional Australia

by Staff Reporter • 27 Aug 2008

Australia’s regional and rural property sectors are showcasing strong growth and good investment opportunities,... READ MORE

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Suncorp profits almost halved

by Staff Reporter • 26 Aug 2008

Suncorp today reported a slide in annual profit for the 2008 financial year of 47.7 per cent to $556 million. This... READ MORE

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Securitsers? assets continue to fall

by Staff Reporter • 26 Aug 2008

Assets of Australian securitisers were down 5.7 per cent to $238.9 billion at the end of the June quarter compared to... READ MORE

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Wide Bay profit soars

by Staff Reporter • 26 Aug 2008

Wide Bay Australia yesterday delivered a record profit of $18.16 million after tax for the 2008 financial year.... READ MORE

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Rates to fall, but not by much: BIS

by Staff Reporter • 26 Aug 2008

A downward interest rate cycle is now widely anticipated but just how far can brokers expect rates to fall?

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