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Improving economy prompts a spending spree

An increase of 47 per cent in the number of people looking for a home loan in the three months since July shows consumer confidence is growing despite...
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The Great Australian Dream

Owning your own home is proving difficult for many, however low interest rates over the past year and boosts to the first home owner grant have helped...
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Do home owners expect rate rises?

The assistant governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Philip Lowe, says home owners know rates are at historically low levels and have been enjoyin...
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Consumer confidence on the rise

Consumer confidence is pushing higher with stronger economy figures and rising job advertisements helping the cause.
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Figures indicate Australians careful with mortgage debt

Many home owners have built up substantial savings within their home loans, due to low interest rates over the past few months.
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RBA hikes up official cash rate

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted officials interest rates to 3.25 per cent.
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Wealthy to benefit at expense to lower-income households

While the rapid rise in Australia's house prices has slowed in the last five years, the ratio of income to mortgage is still quite high compared to pr...
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Rate rises may cause mortgage pain

Average loan amounts increase over the past 12 months, while rates are predicted to rise later this year.
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It's all good second time around

As the boost to the first home owners grant winds down, second and third home buyers take over where first home buyers leave off.
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High interest in mid-range properties

Properties priced in the mid-range have been faring exceptionally well in recent months, according to new data out this week.
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Withdrawals from frozen home loan funds

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) stated operators will now be able to make payments to fund members who are struggling with...
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Joint ownership may be good strategy

Purchasing property with family or friends can have many benefits and make owning a property more affordable.
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Mortgage stress may rise

The number of households struggling to make mortgage repayments could more than double by 2010
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