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The powerful banking regulator has warned that a resurgence in property speculation in response to interest rate cuts would be "unhelpful," urging banks not to …
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Excessive debt was a key cause of the global financial crisis, but 11 years on world debt is much higher, leading many analysts to warn another crisis is on the…
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A record 11 Australian universities have ranked among the top 200 universities in the world, up from nine universities in 2018, according to the latest world un…
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Real estate investors trying to pick the next place for growth face some tough choices, and the days of house prices doubling every decade look long gone.
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In July, the value of Australian home loans increased by 5.1% on the previous month, ten times greater growth than what was expected and its biggest monthly gai…
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Banking regulators may have to tighten lending standards sooner than expected amid fresh signs the Reserve Bank of Australia's back-to-back interest rate cuts h…
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Real estate investors, charting a course through today’s market, may feel justifiably confused by this patchwork of economic signals.
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A property market research firm has found 53 regions it considers to have the best upside potential for the short- and medium-term.
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If you’re in the market but haven’t been able to find the property you’re looking for, it might be because no one is selling, and we’re not talking about low au…
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According to analysis by the Property investment Professionals of Australia, investors who attempted to time the market could potentially lose $140,000 over the…
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The Australian economy is in a rut and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) needs to lift its game. At least that’s the message from the Coalition government.
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Spring is a significant time on the real estate calendar and with news that national dwelling values are rebounding, the clock is ticking to see which micro mar…
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