Archive for the ‘Finance’ Category

Lending for Self-Managed Super Funds

Finance

Until recently, restrictions would not allow self managed super funds to purchase real estate in Australia.

Now, it is possible for … Continue Reading »

No point dithering on rates

Finance

By Gerard Minack, head of global developed market strategy at Morgan Stanley.May 2, 2012

The Reserve Bank will make further cuts to the cash rate in 2012, and another 75 basis points … Continue Reading »

2011 Sales numbers offer hope for 2012

Finance

The number of dwelling sales in 2011 was the lowest recorded since 1996

RPData estimate there were just over 373,000 dwelling sales over the 2011 calendar year, the lowest recorded since … Continue Reading »

Rental Vacancies End The Year Higher In Sydney

Finance

The latest rental vacancy data has been released by the REINSW and shows a slight … Continue Reading »

Landlords cash in on high rental demand – Would-be homebuyers choosing to rent

Finance

A soft homebuyer market has put increased pressure on the rental market, resulting in higher rents across the country, according … Continue Reading »

35 reasons why property is the smartest investment in 2012

Finance

35 reasons why property is the smartest investment in 2012 Bricks and mortar have taken a knocking in recent … Continue Reading »

Rate cut triggers first rise in home values since December ’10

Finance

In seasonally-adjusted terms, Australia’s capital city home values rose by 0.1 per cent in November, which was the first increase since December 2010. … Continue Reading »

Health over Wealth. Love over Money.

Finance

Australians consider their health, family wellbeing and love to be the most important measures of their prosperity, over … Continue Reading »

ANZ passes on full RBA rate cut

Finance

ANZ has become the first of the big four banks to cut interest rates in the wake of the Reserve … Continue Reading »

Rate cuts are good, right?

Finance

The Reserve Bank of Australia has again cut rates this week. And given the overall economic outlook and … Continue Reading »