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Buyers return ? on the Gold Coast at least
by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2009
In a positive sign that buyers could be returning to the nation’s property markets, Ray White’s annual... READ MORE
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RHG in court over exit fees
by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2009
RHG Home Loans, formerly known as RAMS, is facing consumer action over excessive exit fees and uncompetitive interest... READ MORE
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Rising rental yields to boost investment appeal in 2009
by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2009
The industry could see investors return to the market by mid to late 2009 as rental yields continue to increase, RP... READ MORE
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Australia facing rapid downturn
by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2009
With a federal budget that is ‘buggered’, a slowdown in China imminent and house and share prices now... READ MORE
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Finance job ads halved over 2008
by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2009
The number of banking and finance jobs fell consecutively over every month of 2008 to end down by close to 50 per cent... READ MORE
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BoQ invites merger interest
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jan 2009
The Bank of Queensland (BoQ) continues to court other financial institutions with information flyers reportedly hitting... READ MORE
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NAB raises bar for brokers
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jan 2009
Banks continue to rationalise their third-party partners as part of a push towards better quality and efficiency and... READ MORE
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Low rates for the rich: UK
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jan 2009
Borrowers in Great Britain will be able to lock in a home loan rate of just 2.99 per cent next month following the... READ MORE
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Unemployment trends up
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jan 2009
The national unemployment rate inched up in December from 4.4 to 4.5 per cent official figures from the ABS showed... READ MORE
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New boss for Heritage third-party
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jan 2009
Heritage Building Society yesterday announced the appointment of a new head of third-party, David Ure. READ MORE
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At least 75bp rate cut needed in Feb: brokers
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jan 2009
Rates dropped a dramatic three per cent in late 2008 but the industry believes more cuts are essential to stimulate... READ MORE
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Office markets to feel the brunt of economic crisis
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jan 2009
Rising unemployment and lacklustre economic growth are tipped to batter Australia’s commercial property markets... READ MORE
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Drop in investment to push rents higher
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jan 2009
A fall in investor activity in November bodes ill for an already tight rental market but could encourage more buyers... READ MORE
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UK government turns attention to SMEs
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jan 2009
With the British government’s efforts to revive its flagging economy so far failing to take effect the... READ MORE
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First home buyers are back
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jan 2009
Lower interest rates and government incentives have seen first home buyers return to the market, data for November... READ MORE
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Cut-price waterfront property locations revealed
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2009
Prospective buyers looking to purchase property by the water could snap up a bargain if they act now. READ MORE
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Obama fiscal package to boost US economy: Fed
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2009
The US Federal Reserve believes that the incoming US president will breathe fresh life into the economy but more may... READ MORE
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December 08 mortgage sales up on 07: AFG
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2009
Sales data released by AFG yesterday has painted an encouraging picture for the mortgage industry. READ MORE
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Australia's AAA rating affirms sound finances and resilient economy
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2009
While global economic conditions are widely tipped to worsen in 2009 Australia remains well-placed to ride the storm. READ MORE
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Global economic outlook for 2009 weak: OECD
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2009
The outlook for the global economy looks set to remain gloomy for most of 2009 according to a leading index released... READ MORE
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Government urged to review FHOG boost before removing
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2009
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has prepared a pre-budget submission to the Commonwealth government... READ MORE
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Industry commentators warn of property price drop ahead
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2009
Australia is likely to be spared the hammering experienced by the US and UK property markets but the domestic industry... READ MORE
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G10 confident of global recovery in 2010
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2009
While the outlook for the global economy in 2009 looks decidedly grim the G10 is confident 2010 will see a significant... READ MORE
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CBA invests in RP Data
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2009
The Commonwealth Bank has purchased a six per cent stake in valuations provider RP Data. READ MORE
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Fewer job ads placed as economy slows
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2009
Data released by ANZ has revealed a sharp fall in the number of newspaper job advertisements fuelling fears that... READ MORE