Accredited Broker | 19 July, 2011 Several economists have the belief that televised Property shows played a large role in the 2001 to 2003 Australian property boom. Every channel had some sort of “be a
Read MoreJohn Kehoe | AFR | 19 July, 2011 http://afr.com/p/business/financial_services/big_four_and_online_mortgages_threaten_Dhl4mp70EtLv659DfbpfvMING Direct, Australia’s fifth-largest home lender, has delivered a stern wake-up call to mortgage brokers, telling them to lift their game or risk becoming irrelevant. Lisa Claes,
Read MoreIt was topical a few months ago that borrowers in financial hardship could ask for assistance from their home lender. A lot was in the papers but there was no substance how or what specific
Read MoreBenjamin Preiss | SMH | 18 July, 2011 http://www.smh.com.au/business/proposed-carbon-tax-weighs-on-property-sector-20110717-1hk0e.html Uncertainty about a carbon tax, and messy state and federal government relations, are among the greatest problems facing the real estate sector, an industry forum has
Read MoreHome loan rise signals recovery AAP | SMH | 11 July, 2011 http://www.smh.com.au/business/home-loan-rise-signals-recovery-20110711-1h9rz.html A 4.4 per cent rise in home loans in May suggests the housing market is starting to pick up after the slowdown
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Read Morehttp://www.news.com.au/money/interest-rates/consumer-price-index-rose-16pc-in-march-quarter/story-e6frfmn0-1226045561164 Australian Associated Press | April 27, 2011 Prices in Australia's economy have been growing faster than expected, figures showed today, meaning the Reserve Bank is likely to be forced to lift interest rates sooner
Read Morehttp://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/banks-lax-on-consumer-credit-says-report/story-e6frg8zx-1226041194814 Scott Murdoch | The Australian | April 19, 2011 The major banks have been accused of lending too much to Australian consumers and underestimating the cost of living, which could lead to tighter lending
Read Morehttp://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/industry-sectors/bank-clients-switch-to-mortgage-brokers/story-e6frg96f-1226038741289 Scott Murdoch | The Australian | April 14, 2011 A growing number of Australian bank customers are using a mortgage broker to secure a new home loan, as the major banks remain dominant in
Read Morehttp://www.news.com.au/money/property/affordability-sees-renters-hit/story-e6frfmd0-1226035082007 Australian Associated Press | April 07, 2011 Renters continue to be squeezed as the deteriorating outlook for home affordability pushes up demand for rental properties. House rents increased in every capital city except for
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