The Smartline Report - Home Loan News

SEPTEMBER 2009

Smartline - Personal Mortgage Advisers

While sweeping statements and generalisations about the economy, and property and share markets make for good headlines, they mask the fact that there are many varied forces at play.

While we hear about ‘Australian property’ trends, the capital cities (and regional areas) all have their own unique drivers and considerations. While the share market may be on an upward trajectory, there are individual companies who are not faring so well. more.

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City secrets - property investing
City secrets
Monique Wakelin, Eureka Report

Property investors need to be aware that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to the Australian property market, with each city having its own unique drivers in terms of urban structure, amenity and economic base. more.

 
stock exchange
Dancing with the dragon
Robert Gottliebsen, Eureka Report

Australia’s recent economic performance closely mirrors that of China and reinforces how closely our fortunes are tied to China. While this has many positives, it means Australia’s economy is set for a rollercoaster ride. more.

 
interest rates, climate change, China and the national broadband network

Fire on all four

Alan Kohler, Eureka Report
Four key issues – interest rates, climate change, China and the national broadband network – will either damage or enhance the wealth of individuals in the coming years. more.  
   
 
Market Review
Herron Todd White
An analysis of house prices across Australia in three distinct price brackets for the first quarters for 2007, 2008 and 2009 provides an interesting insight into the property market and its trends in the past three years.  

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  • Sunshine Coast
  • Toowoomba
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    INTEREST RATE MOVES

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