September 3, 2010

Brokers call for coalition government

Jessica Darnbrough More than 80 per cent of brokers believe the Coalition would be a better government choice for the mortgage industry. According to The Adviser ’s latest weekly straw …

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Queensland Government protects homeowners from dodgy building

Dodgy building is on the rise as compensation for homeowners increased by 50 per cent in the past financial year to a record of $42 million in claims, according to the Queensland Government.

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People spend big on new homes: HIA

Belinda Luc Buyers are spending larger amounts getting into the property market, with new housing expenditure rising 12.5 per cent in the June quarter of 2010. According to the Housing …

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Housing’s top performer falters

A SLOWDOWN is emerging in Melbourne’s property market, with home prices falling more than 1 per cent during the three months to July

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New home sales slump as rates bite

AUSTRALIAN new home sales fell 7 per cent in July from June, the third consecutive monthly decline.

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Homeloans increases profit by 10%

Perth-based property finance group Homeloans has announced a 10 per cent jump in net profit after tax to $9.2 million. The profit came despite the company’s revenue falling 23 per …

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Division and Cynicism: Aussie research mirrors election result

In a week where Australians failed to elect a Prime Minister, Aussie research* shows the same division and cynicism when it comes to the government’s role in helping homeowners. Almost 50 per cent (48.7 per cent) of Australians surveyed believed the Federal Labor Government was doing enough to support borrowers, while 28 per cent were happy

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Saving strategies – how to get your home deposit sooner

According to a recent Bankwest report, it now takes 4.5 years for a first home buyer on an average wage to save what they need for a 20 per cent deposit: $85,800 to purchase the median house, and $76,900 to buy the median unit.

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RP Data’s 38pc profit lift

PROPERTY information company RP Data has booked a full-year after-tax profit of $7.7 million, up 38 per cent and in line with forecasts.

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GPT to cut stake in $5bn fund

GPT Group will reduce a 33 per cent stake in its $5.1 billion funds management business to deliver better returns to investors.

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