January 22, 2016
Murray: Australia needs limits on lending
The Abbott Government’s financial systems inquiry head David Murray says Australia needs to introduce limits on borrowing.
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January 22, 2016
Foreign investors keeping the spark in Melbourne’s inner-city apartment market
The large and continually growing supply of apartments in Melbourne is failing to deter offshore investors.
January 22, 2016
Pressure remains on RBA to cut rates despite fall in unemployment
Pressure on the RBA to again cut interest rates has eased slightly after unemployment figures released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics for February show a small drop.
January 22, 2016
Home renovations all the rage as property market heats up
The robust property market and rising prices are seeing more Aussies turn to home renovations.
January 22, 2016
RBA hints strongly at another rate cut
In yesterday’s minutes from March’s RBA policy meeting it was clear further cuts to INTEREST RATESimage this year could be on the agenda.
January 22, 2016
Older Australians missing out on the benefits of low interest rates
Young people that are doing well financially are benefitting most from the sustained period of low interest rates, and it’s largely at the expense of older Australians.
January 22, 2016
Illegal foreign property buying hard to police
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) says uncovering and prosecuting illegal residential property buying by foreigners is very difficult and a certain amount slipping through the cracks is inevitable.
January 22, 2016
Door opening for multiple interest rate cuts in 2015
The RBA looks set to cut rates again in April and even further as the year progresses to a level below 2 per cent.
January 22, 2016
Tax White Paper starts discussion on negative gearing
The Federal Government released its tax discussion White Paper this week, and one South Australian lender says it’s a good opportunity to discuss how the tax system is impacting on housing supply and demand.
January 22, 2016
Sydney keeping Australia’s steady property market ticking over
The housing boom may be coming to an end with new RP Data figures showing modest growth around the nation except for perennial leader Sydney.