Tag Archives: Australia

Household financial confidence rising

28% of Australians plan to boost spending over the festive season reports the latest ING Financial Wellbeing Index. The Index reports that confidence increased in the third quarter after reaching lows in the first quarter. Some findings: 59% per cent of … Continue reading

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Housing shortage problem is serious – HIA

Australian economists are appealing to the federal government to take action to resolve the escalating housing shortage problem. The Housing Industry Association’s chief economist Harley Dale said they are anticipating that new housing construction numbers will be down by 15 … Continue reading

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Cap on population in cities could slash the value of houses

SYDNEY real estate prices would fall more than 18 per cent over the next decade if the federal government adopted policies that cap population growth in the biggest capital cities, according to a new report. In a submission to the … Continue reading

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An Australian-invented remote controlled surveying helicopter used to sell real estate

An Australian-invented remote controlled surveying helicopter is being used in oil and gas exploration, war zones, law enforcement, and… by a Perth real estate agent to sell property in WA. The CyberQuad, invented by 27-year old Joshua Portlock and built … Continue reading

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Westpac and CBA refuse to give in

NAB to pay exit fees to lure customers Commonwealth Bank, Westpac won't budge Homeowners set for a more competitive market TWO of the big four banks have defiantly refused to scrap mortgage exit fees. Australia's home-loan war intensified on Saturday … Continue reading

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New Open Desktops By PriceFinder

Lenders now have the benefit of choice when it comes to desktop valuations. PriceFinder, a 100% Australian owned property data company, now offers desktop report functionality as standard for valuers who subscribe. With a new open solution now available for … Continue reading

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