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National Australia Bank is the second of the big four to reverse its interest rate forecasts, predicting the Reserve Bank will need to slash rates twice in 2015…
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Home loan repayments may cost less next year, with experts backflipping on their predictions of interest rates rises.
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We can expect a lower dollar or interest rates and perhaps both.
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Construction activity took a tumble in November, sparking further concerns about the health of the economy.
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A year after Tony Abbott pledged to be an "infrastructure prime minister", he risks becoming the first Australian premier to preside over a recession since the …
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Moving to the coast is the ultimate lifestyle change for many and Victoria has its share of tempting options on the property market.
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The Reserve Bank board is considering cutting its cash rate when it next meets on February 3 after a two-month break.
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Property investors are being lulled into a false sense of security due to the current historically low interest rates, claims a wealth management firm.
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The ACT has maintained its position as the most affordable place to buy a property in as first-home buyers start to return to the market.
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The Reserve Bank has taken the unprecedented step of holding its cash rate at a record low for the entire year, with some economists now tipping a cut in 2015.
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The number of dwellings approved for construction has jumped in the latest official figures.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate at 2.5 per cent for the 15th policy meeting in a row.
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