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Housing affordability deteriorates in every state and territory
by • 1 Sep 2008
Housing affordability for both renters and buyers deteriorated in every state and territory over the June quarter, the...READ MORE
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Property prices slide but sharp fall unlikely: RP Data, Rismark
by • 1 Sep 2008
The national property market continued to lose ground in July – the national dwelling value now down by 1.81 per... READ MORE
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Auctions slump as buyers await rate cut
by • 1 Sep 2008
Auction clearance rates remained low across the country over the weekend, as buyers wait for the anticipated... READ MORE
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Wizard first to cut rates
by • 1 Sep 2008

Wizard Home Loans is the first lender in seven years to cut its standard variable lending rate.

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Poor start for new home sales in 2008/09 financial year.
by • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 28 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 • 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 • 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 • 27 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 • 27 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 • 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 • 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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Challenger releases FY08 results
by • 26 Aug 2008
Challenger Financial Services (Challenger) today announced a normalised net profit after tax of $218 million for the... READ MORE
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Weak weekend for auctions
by • 25 Aug 2008
Auctions performed badly in Melbourne over the weekend as buyers continue to sit on their hands amid speculation of an... READ MORE
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Macquarie Bank to buy local RMBS
by • 23 Aug 2008
Macquarie Bank has established a fund which will purchase mortgage-backed securities indicating renewed optimism for... READ MORE
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Two speed economy to continue
by • 23 Aug 2008
The latest issue of the Melbourne Institute’s Monthly Bulletin of Economic Trends shows Australia’s... READ MORE
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ANZ to pass full RBA cut on, maybe
by • 23 Aug 2008
ANZ chief Mike Smith today confirmed the bank would pass on the full benefit of a rate cut next month, provided... READ MORE
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CBA cuts fixed lending rates
by • 22 Aug 2008

CBA today announced that it will cut its fixed home loan rates on Monday – the second cut this month.

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Rates to fall by 100 bps by early 09: Westpac
by • 22 Aug 2008
The latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index released yesterday has underscored the need for several rate cuts... READ MORE
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NAB will pass on rate cut
by • 21 Aug 2008
National Australia Bank (NAM) today confirmed it will pass on a 0.25 per cent reduction should the RBA cut the... READ MORE
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RAMS woos brokers with low rate loan
by • 21 Aug 2008
Just weeks after BankWest cut brokers from its Rate Tracker loan, RAMS Home Loans (RAMS) today announced the launch of... READ MORE
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Banks won?t be pushed to pass on RBA rate cut
by • 21 Aug 2008
A cut to the official cash rate is now universally expected in September but the industry remains divided over how... READ MORE
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Aussie to stay ?independent? should stake go to CBA
by • 21 Aug 2008
Assurances yesterday from Aussie’s chairman John Symond to staff and lenders about the group’s... READ MORE
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