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Banks' fixed mortgage move fuels variable speculation

The latest move by Australia's major lenders to raise rates on their fixed mortgages has prompted speculations that the economy has bottomed out and variable rates are about to rise.

17 Jun, 2009

April 2009 Survey - Home loan rates: Where are they headed?

We asked our panel of Australia's leading economists and mortgage industry experts where they thought the average standard variable rate would be at the end of July 2009, and whether borrowers should consider fixing or staying variable.

17 Jun, 2009

Sydney the best for housing investment: expert

After years of flat prices and with the largest dwelling shortage in Australia, Sydney offers the best location for property investors this year.

17 Jun, 2009

NSW halves stamp duty for new homes - but not for long enough

The NSW Budget announced this week includes a 50% reduction in stamp duty for new homes, aimed to fuel more activity in the building sector.

17 Jun, 2009

Fastest growing suburbs

Despite the recent drops in property prices across the country, high capital growth is still occurring in some areas. Genavieve Zoeller reports.

17 Jun, 2009

Huge gains in March quarter for two bedroom homes in Melbourne's east

Melbourne's east has reversed some previous negative property value trends and has begun to surge forward again.

15 Jun, 2009

Value of loans for new housing loans increases

Even as activity by first homebuyers has slowed, the value of new housing loans has increased nationally.

10 Jun, 2009

Market Report Queensland (June 2009)

The Queensland property market has been hit harder than most in the downturn but there are signs a return to growth is imminent

10 Jun, 2009

Melbourne apartment market set for solid recovery

Investors who can look pass the current downturn are set to reap around 30% increase property value in Melbourne's inner city apartment market between 2009 and 2014, according to an expert.

28 May, 2009

Australian housing most affordable in 7 years

Buying a home may not come much easier for first homebuyers - if you still have a steady income and can get the finance.

19 May, 2009

Victoria extends first home owner grant

First homebuyers in Victoria will receive up to $22,500 when buying their new homes as the state government funneled about $125 million to the scheme.

07 May, 2009

Look For Quality Mortgage Advice

Whether an experienced or first-time property investor, your chances of investment success can be considerably enhanced with the support of the right experts

06 May, 2009

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