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Retail growth up but not cause for complacency
Retail sales are up by 4.7% over the year to June 2015 according to the latest edition of the Deloitte Access Economics’ Retail Forecasts subscriber report. House prices reaching new highs in Sydney and Melbourne this winter has been tipped as the main reason for stronger retail spending growth. The continued boom in household goods […]
Daniel Jacobs · 2 min
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Industry groups push to extend home buyer grant
Industry groups are urging the government to extend the first home buyer grant beyond the June 30 2009 cut-off in order to support the economy. The grant has lured first home buyers into the market, with official statistics indicating there has been a significant boost of activity in recent months. Mortgage Choice chief executive Paul […]
Jessica Stanic · 2 min