According to an article in The Adviser (31/1/2012) the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is urging the government to increase the First Home Owner Grant in a bid to stimulate the property market. The reporter says that in its pre-budget su.. Read More
Finance, In the News | 01.30.12 | No Comments
According to The Adviser the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is calling on the Federal Government to review the taxes currently paid by home owners. At present, former NSW premier Nick Greiner, former Victorian premier John Brumby and .. Read More
Finance, In the News | 01.11.12 | No Comments
RE/MAX Profile MV Real Estate principal Mel Vaisey does not believe that more interest rates are the answer to stimulating buyer activity in the real estate market. “Currently rates are very competitive amongst banks and your lender will usually.. Read More
Finance | 01.4.12 | No Comments
Media reports this week have focused on a problem faced by many older Australians – the burden of stamp duty on home sales. This tax imposed by the states discourages many seniors from making the lifestyle transitions they need and want, leaving.. Read More
Finance, In the News | 09.22.11 | No Comments
Australia’s home loan market is finally starting to show signs of life, despite an 8 per cent fall in annual housing finance commitments. New data from Loan Market group found home loan commitments for August 2011 were up a healthy 17 per cent f.. Read More
Finance | 09.9.11 | No Comments
Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s parliamentary testimony last week, National Australia Bank has adjusted its expectations for the timing of future movements in the official interest rate. According to a statement by the bank’s chief e.. Read More
Finance, In the News, Investment | 08.29.11 | No Comments
While affordability constraints continue to plague first home buyers, it seems the property market is ripe for investors. According to RP Data research analyst Cameron Kusher, the current trend of rising rental rates means investors can .. Read More
Finance, Investment | 05.3.11 | No Comments
Thursday, 28 April 2011 The time is right for first home buyers looking to get on the property ladder, Aussie’s John Symond has claimed. According to the brokerage’s executive chairman, higher levels of savings, increasing r.. Read More
Finance, In the News | 04.28.11 | No Comments
According to The Adviser (15/4/2011), while home loan activity has slumped in the last few months, data from RateCity shows buyers are benefiting from the increased competition between lenders. The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ latest Housing.. Read More
Finance, In the News | 04.15.11 | No Comments
The Reserve Bank will look to keep rates on hold until the last quarter of 2011, RFi director Alan Shields has claimed. Speaking at a conference in Sydney earlier this week, Mr Shields said the recent spate of natural disasters combined with reduc.. Read More
Finance, In the News | 04.1.11 | No Comments
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