Military, mining helps boost housing prices – ABC Local

Military, mining helps boost housing prices ABC Local Figures from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) show the Federal Government's decision to reduce the first home owners grant has resulted in a … Confidence booms in house market | Mackay News | Local News in Mackay Mackay Daily Mercury Mackay house prices on the rise ABC Local all 3 news articles

Mackay house prices on the rise – ABC Local

Mackay house prices on the rise ABC Local The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) says the Federal Government's decision to reduce the first home owners grant has pushed up … Confidence booms in house market | Mackay News | Local News in Mackay Mackay Daily Mercury all 2 news articles

Market Commentary | Stock Market News – IG Markets CFD Trading

MiamiHerald.com Market Commentary | Stock Market News IG Markets CFD Trading Overnight, US stocks retreated from earlier gains after the Fed Reserve reported commercial real estate and loan demand remained weak, and the Fed's Beige … US Fed: Economy improving at modest pace Sydney Morning Herald US economy improves but snowstorms hurt several areas, says Federal Reserve survey The Australian US private sector sheds 20000 jobs in Feb Business Spectator all 615 news articles

Government plans new green rebate scheme

The Federal Government has vowed to introduce new rebates for ceiling insulation and solar hot water systems within months, after suddenly scrapping its previous program in the wake of allegations of rorts and poor safety standards.

Migration needed to keep economy healthy

Migration will play the key role in reducing the economic dent the ageing population will have on the Australian economy, according to the Federal Government’s recently released 2010 Intergenerational Report that tackles the social and economic issues Australia will be faced with over the next 40 years.

Property Investment Advice finally likely to be regulated

The Federal Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (Committee) released a report last week on the regulation of “Property Investment Advice”. The REIV has been advocating for tighter control and protection for consumers on the activities of property spruikers and get-rich-quick schemes.

REIV Board to review Federal Court finding against Gary Peer & Associates

The REIV Board will review today’s Federal Court finding against Gary Peer & Associates, concerning an auction the agency conducted in August 2003.