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Strong Aussie dollar bane for agents
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2009
The rising Aussie dollar, though perceived by many as a sign the economy is improving, leaves many real estate agents... READ MORE
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Banks may face higher costs
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2009
Banks may soon face higher costs thanks to the implementation of new liquidity rules, according to the Australian... READ MORE
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Housing affordability slides
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2009
Housing affordability has deteriorated for the second consecutive quarter, according to the latest Housing Industry... READ MORE
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Mortgage Choice unveils groundbreaking Google partnership
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2009
In a bid to enhance productivity, Mortgage Choice is transitioning its staff across to Google Apps – a suite of... READ MORE
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Bumper selling weekend ahead: RP Data
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2009
Real estate agents are gearing up for a bumper selling weekend, with more than 1,670 auctions scheduled. READ MORE
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‘Lying’ agent’s appeal thrown out of court
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2009
A Perth real estate agent’s appeal to have his life-long ban from the real estate industry lifted has failed. READ MORE
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Refund Home Loans to defend ACCC claim
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2009
Refund Home Loans managing director Wayne Ormond has found himself in hot water after the Australian Competition and... READ MORE
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Access to wholesale funds challenging: KPMG
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2009
In a sign that access to affordable wholesale funds remains challenging for Australia’s smaller banks, the... READ MORE
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RESIMAC sells $230 million RMBS
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2009
In a sign that the wholesale funding market is thawing, RESIMAC has sold more than $230 million of residential mortgage... READ MORE
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Liberty cuts rates on all residential products
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2009
In contrast to market conditions that point to upward rate movements, Liberty Financial will today drop rates on all of... READ MORE
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Rate rises to create balance: Ray White
by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2009
With another rate rise in November now all but certain, some real estate agents are worried that potential property... READ MORE
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US commercial prices slide
by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2009
Commercial property values in the United States dropped in August as job losses cut demand for office space. READ MORE
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NAB Broker launches new division
by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2009
National Australia Bank (NAB) has created a new NAB Partnerships division that will be responsible for NAB Broker, the... READ MORE
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Interest rates to rise in November
by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2009
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) looks set to lift rates again in November. READ MORE
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APRA approves NAB / Challenger deal
by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2009
NAB's acquisition of Challenger’s mortgage management business has been given the final go-ahead by the Australian... READ MORE
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No change to guarantee: Swan
by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2009
The federal government has quashed rumours that it is set to overhaul its $110 billion bank funding guarantee. READ MORE
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Legislation delay gets broker approval
by Staff Reporter • 20 Oct 2009
The majority of brokers agree that the decision to delay broker legislation was the right one, according to a recent... READ MORE
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Obama breathes new life into US FHB market
by Staff Reporter • 20 Oct 2009
The Obama administration has launched a new program that will help the depressed US housing market, including state and... READ MORE
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FHBs retreat from market but sector still robust
by Staff Reporter • 20 Oct 2009
The record level of purchases by first home buyers have started to taper down and will continue to do so in the months... READ MORE
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Swan hits out at stimulus jibes
by Staff Reporter • 20 Oct 2009
Federal treasurer Wayne Swan has hit back at claims by the opposition that the fiscal policy was instrumental in the... READ MORE
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Small businesses suffer as lending tightens
by Staff Reporter • 19 Oct 2009
Small business owners are struggling under tighter credit conditions and higher interest rates, despite the improving... READ MORE
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Coastal markets to enjoy future growth
by Staff Reporter • 19 Oct 2009
Now is the best time for potential property buyers to grab a coastal bargain, according to RP Data’s national... READ MORE
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Clearance rates dip in major cities
by Staff Reporter • 19 Oct 2009
Weekend auction clearances dropped slightly in Sydney and Melbourne over the weekend, with both cities achieving less... READ MORE
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NAB changes Homeside price structure
by Staff Reporter • 19 Oct 2009
National Australia Bank Broker (NAB Broker) has changed the structure of its Homeside brand, revising the way it... READ MORE
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Unemployment to peak at 6.8pc: Access Economics
by Staff Reporter • 19 Oct 2009
Australia’s unemployment rate is expected to reach 6.8 per cent in mid-2010, a far cry from the 9 per cent predicted... READ MORE