12.08.2008 25bp rate cut a start but more needed to spark market revival
September is widely tipped to see the first official rate cut since December 2001 and indications are that more could follow.
In the RBA’s quarterly Statement on Monetary Policy, released this week, the central bank once again signalled that rate cuts are likely to come sooner rat......
31.07.2008 Brokers eclipse banks in customer satisfaction survey
Brokers have far outstripped the banks in a recent customer satisfaction survey, with respondents citing their flexibility and knowledge as key attributes.
The latest MFAA and BankWest survey found brokers had a customer satisfaction rating of 7.5 out of 10, compared to 6.9 for banks, MFAA CE...... Click
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17.07.2008 Gilmmer of hope for cash rate reduction
RBA governor Glenn Stevens offered some hope yesterday that interest rates may have reached their peak and the next cash rate movement could be down.
Speaking at a luncheon in Sydney Mr Stevens said he expected demand would continue to moderate and inflation pressures ease.
The 2008-09 State Budget increased the first home buyer transfer duty exemption to $350,000 from 1 July 2008, providing further savings of up to $1,650 (at $350,000) for those purch......
14.04.2008 Should I payout my Mortgage when I sell?
If your selling a property then making the right decision on what to do wit our mortgage can save you a lot of money. Most mortgages will have some type of expense or cost when you paid them out. This will vary from $150 up to thousands depending on the style of loan and how l......
04.03.2005 Ferny Hills - Real Estate, Property for sale
As the name sugguest the properties in Ferny Hills are flushed with leafy vegetation. It is a quite and tranquil suburb that has enjoyed fairly consistant real estate sales growth. Over the last few years Fery Hills real estate sale prices have grown, on average, around 23%. Most si......
