Debt and how to deal with huge amounts of it are the key issues for the property sector next year, according to industry leaders. Read more... 

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Lower rates, petrol price drop boosts consumer confidence
Lower interest rates and cheaper petrol have led to a surprising lift in consumer confidence, with more people saying now is the time to make a major purchase or buy a home.

RBA leaves door open for January cut
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glenn Stevens has not ruled out cutting interest rates in January if circumstances warranted it.

Home loan approvals rise
Home-loan approvals rose in October, snapping eight months of falls, as consumers took advantage of lower rates to refinance their home.

Non Bank Lenders To Be Squeezed Out Of Australian Mortgage Market
Deloitte Australia released a report yesterday which suggested the non bank mortgage lenders would be squeezed out of the Australian home loan business if global credit markets do not thaw.

Citizen's duty to spend the lot and spare the nation
As billions of dollars of cash bonuses wing their way into bank accounts around the nation, the Rudd Government has implored consumers to spend as much of it as possible to deliver the biggest economic bang for its buck.

Back on the prowl
This week's interest rate cut is expected to lead to an investor resurgence

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