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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Natural disasters create mortgage stress for Queensland
Three months down the track and the knock-on effects of Queensland's recent cyclone and flood devastation is being felt by householders and banks alike.
Home Loans
15 Apr, 2011
2 min read
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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Can another stimulus package boost new housing affordability?
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) wants the federal government to introduce further stimulus measures to boost new housing starts so they don't fall back to 2009 global financial crisis levels.
Home Loans
11 Apr, 2011
2 min read
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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Is population capping the way to lower house prices?
It’s not just interest rates that can hurt your bottom dollar. Fees and establishment costs can make a big difference to the amount you pay for your mortgage.
Home Loans
10 Apr, 2011
2 min read
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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Interest rate hikes predicted for second half of 2011
With interest rates at a record low, is now the time to look at fixing your mortgage?
Home Loans
05 Apr, 2011
2 min read
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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Market recovery: More home buyers hitting the market
Mortgage applications in Australia may have hit their lowest point in eight years, but there are some indications a slow, upward climb has begun. Veda Advantage's quarterly Consumer Credit Demand Index found mortgage enquiries during the October to December 2010 quarter were up 3.4 percent compared with the September quarter.
Home Loans
02 Mar, 2011
3 min read
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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Australians look toward first home buyers for growth
January Demand for newly built property has been leading the growth of home loans at the end of 2010, echoing the initial damage of the Brisbane floods. But with interest rates expected to climb this year, there are high hopes first home buyers will boost the market back into more lively days.
Home Loans
28 Feb, 2011
3 min read
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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Property market predictions for 2011
Despite rising interest rates in late 2010, the new year may be a great time to buy a home, according to some mortgage experts. After a turbulent year, Australian Property Monitors is predicting the property market for 2011 to be slightly quieter and buyers are expected to take their time considering their housing and mortgage options.
Home Loans
09 Dec, 2010
3 min read
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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Australia v the world: How do our property prices rate?
When it comes to buying property in Australia, just how expensive is it compared to the rest of the world. Out of 90 cities worldwide, Sydney was 19 on the list of the world's most expensive cities to buy property per square metre according to Global Property Guide.
Home Loans
09 Dec, 2010
3 min read
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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
More properties on the market but auctions not popular choice
As more home owners place their properties on the market, many are diverting away from putting them under the hammer. According to new research from RP Data, there has been an increase in the number of properties for sale through professional listings during the second week of November.
Home Loans
09 Dec, 2010
3 min read
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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Silver lining for borrowers as new home sales fall
New home sales are suffering while the economy recovers, according to leading industry bodies. This has caused concerns over the future of housing sales in Australia and home loan prospects, due in part to the increasing trend of interest rates.
Home Loans
15 Feb, 2010
3 min read
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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Median Sydney home price to top $1million by 2020
Sydney’s median house prices will likely reach above $1 million by 2020, according to a new study conducted on metropolitan areas in the city.
Home Loans
01 Feb, 2010
3 min read
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