Be Prepared for Strong Growth in Commercial Property During 2012

Posted on 22. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.

The underlying fundamentals for Australia are strong. All you need is a lift in the general confidence level, for our economy to really take off.

So the trick is ... not to be caught by surprise when it do

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Will the RBA Cut Rates Again?

Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by Chris Lang.

The RBA had been considerable political pressure by the Treasurer to cut interest rates this week. And retailers were virtually pleading with the it to do so.

Plus, homeowners were also looking for some relief in the run up to Christmas.

However, this is probably the last time the RBA will lower interest rates for quite some time.

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Australia's Growth to Continue

Posted on 25. Jan, 2011 by Chris Lang.

Clearly, Australia is running well ahead of other western countries, with exports representing over 6% of its GDP to emerging Asia. And this is twice the level it was just six years ago.

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"Statistics Never Lie, or Do They?"

Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Chris Lang.

There are some interesting outcomes emerging from a wash-up of the recent financial turmoil. Australia has fared best among the Western countries, with its unemployment rate at only 5.3% and falling. But does this now mean you'll start to see wage pressures emerging?

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