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Nila Sweeney – Page 41

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Time to fix? Banks raised interest rates on fixed mortgages

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.

23 Apr, 2009

Staying positive in a 'negative' market

If you're thinking of investing in property but the gloomy news are sapping your confidence, read this month's issue of Your Investment Property as we reveal practical advice on how to rise above the gloom.

17 Apr, 2009

Market Report Victoria - (April 2009)

First homebuyers continue to drive the strength of this state's market at the lower end, although investors may be better off looking in other sectors without the competition

08 Apr, 2009

New home sales surge for the second month

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02 Apr, 2009

Tight commercial market pushes up demand for quality

The demand of commercial property has been dropping, this means tenants have more options. This has made owners more desperate to hold onto leases.

01 Apr, 2009

Positively geared properties: 23 suburbs achieving over 7% yield

Some suburbs are producing some incredible rental yields, but the numbers alone can sometimes be deceiving.

20 Mar, 2009

Rental boom continues

Rents continued to grow solidly across all property types in all capital cities in Australia, a new report shows.

20 Mar, 2009

NSW to be spared by the damage of reduced immigration

The government's decision to slash immigration numbers by 18,500 during the 2007/08 financial year will hit Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide the hardest, but NSW will be safe, according to an expert.

17 Mar, 2009

Urge to own first property growing: study

More Australians are interested in buying a first home now, drawn especially by the historically low interest rates, according to a new survey by a mortgage broker.

16 Mar, 2009

First home owner grant- How you can profit from it in 2009

Out of the perfect storm of disaster that was 2008 is emerging an eager, willing and able class of property buyer. They're not investors nor retirees nor upgraders nor luxury buyers. They are first home buyers.

20 Feb, 2009

Australia's unsung heroes

While property investors are in the game to create personal wealth, they also contribute much to the residential market. Without investors, over 20% of Aussies who rent would have nowhere to live. Investors also contribute to the overall health of the economy by creating jobs in the construction, finance, legal and accounting sectors. Who are Australia's unsung heroes? Find out in this months' issue of Your Investment Property.

23 Jan, 2009

Interest rates drop to lowest level in 41 years

The cost of mortgages is expected to fall further after interest rates plummeted to a new multi-decade lows on Tuesday.

21 Jan, 2009

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