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The Australian property market – how will it be in 2012?

In a recent article in the Your Investment Property magazine (February 2012) Dr Shane Oliver* comments on the Australian property market. He has analysed the situation in Europe and looked at its influence on the local economy and market. He st.. Read More

In the News, Investment | 01.7.12 | No Comments

Not a collapse but a correction

RP Data’s chief executive Graham Mirabito said what Australia was currently experiencing was a property price correction rather than a “collapse”. According to Mr Mirabito, a housing bubble suggests housing values increased too rapidly and a.. Read More

In the News, Investment | 10.6.11 | No Comments

NAB expects no RBA rise until mid 2012

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

Investors enjoy capital growth

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

Auction rates

Auction results in Queensland http://www.myrp.com.au/showNews.do?id=451 With a 23.5% clearance rate last week - is it really the way to go?.. Read More

Finance, In the News, Investment | 03.4.11 | No Comments

Brisbane marked as city to watch

According to The Adviser (1/09/2010), while most of Australia’s capital cities are expected to record moderated growth in home values over the coming 12 months, Brisbane has been targeted as the city to watch. RP Data’s national research dire.. Read More

In the News, Investment | 09.1.10 | No Comments

Negative gearing here to stay (Ref: The Adviser 11/8/2010)

The federal government and the federal opposition party have ruled out the prospect of abolishing negative gearing. At a debate held at the National Press Club in Canberra this week, both parties said they would not consider abolishing the investm.. Read More

In the News, Investment | 08.11.10 | No Comments

Exit fee review to spark refinancing activity (Ref: The Adviser 23/7/2010)

Refinancing may soon account for the majority of broker business moving forward, Firstfolio’s general manager Rob De Soza has said. Mr De Soza is predicting a flood of refinancing activity over the next 24 months, should the Australian Securitie.. Read More

Finance, Investment | 07.23.10 | No Comments

Investors dominate new business (Ref: The Adviser 14/7/2010)

Investors continue to form the backbone of new business activity in the property market, a recent report has found. According to PRDnationwide’s Quarterly Economic & Property Report, investors now account for 36.8 per cent of all financial h.. Read More

Investment | 07.14.10 | No Comments

Macquarie re-enters mortgage market (Ref: The Adviser 12/7/2010)

Macquarie Bank has today unveiled a new range of home loan products aimed at investment borrowers. The bank’s announcement comes just months after Macquarie successfully trialled a new product – the Macquarie Bank Mortgage Solution – through.. Read More

Finance, Investment | 07.12.10 | No Comments

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