Mark Hewitt news

9/03 After a lull over the summer holidays property investors are flocking back to the market, according to a new report from AFG.
1/03 An AFG memo has revealed problems with NAB processing times, but also which of the major lenders is offering the quickest turnarounds
11/01 The monthly AFG Mortgage Index recorded a 20% fall in mortgage sales in December 2009, compared to the previous month.
14/12 The decision by the major banks to pass on different rate increases has resulted in a noticeable change in mortgage origination activity, according to AFG.
2/12 AFG has warned that market "confidence is still fragile" despite the average new mortgage arranged in Australia reaching $367,000 in November, the highest on record
11/11 The gradual withdrawal of government incentives has resulted in a sharp fall in first home buyer activity.
28/10 First home buyers did an excellent job of boosting the housing market, but as the grants are phased out many say investors are already stepping up to the plate to take their place.
28/10 First home buyers did an excellent job of boosting the housing market, but as the grants are phased out many say investors are already stepping up to the plate to take their place.
8/10 Despite first home buyer grants being reduced at the end of last month, there was no last minute rush by first home buyers to buy property in September according to AFG
30/09 A wave of positive buyer sentiment is expected to push brokers' September quarter settlement figures to record highs
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