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Cutting our energy usage has long way to go

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 8 FEB 2008
... on the other hand, has increased its share from 35 to 40 per cent. Air-conditioning as the major way we cool and warm our homes is nearly 60 per cent performed by reverse cycle units with 20 per cent using refrigerated units. Evaporative units account ...

So much to do, so little time

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JAN 2008
... modernised. "These are difficult times for many American families, and by taking these steps, we can help more of them keep their homes," he said. Recognising however that US trade performances has been slipping against former emerging economies who ...

Reverse mortgages, three years on

... available credit and budgeting. 'While reverse mortgages can be a useful way for older people to access the equity in their homes, the products have significant risks', he said. On the other hand, the survey also found that the borrowers interviewed ...

Tassies downsize to upsize retirement

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2007
... Davy. Quadrant commissioned a study that reinforces other national surveys, which found many retirees are looking to their homes as the core source of income for retirement. But Davy said that potentially rising prices in Tasmanian property would make ...

Under-building down under

SUZY MAC  |  MONDAY, 15 OCT 2007
... released today by nabCapital noted, "US unsold new home inventories remain higher than normal". "With the stock of unsold new homes in the US relative to sales now at 8.2 months of supply (above its average of 4.7 months since 2000), and the economy ...

Australians at ease with debt

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2007
With Australians using debt to acquire homes and build wealth, a report from the Federal Government found almost 80 per cent of borrowers are comfortable with their debt levels. Volatile equity markets, inflationary pressures and ongoing credit fears ...

Home sweet home

SUZY MAC  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2007
... while new home sales plunged by 8.3 per cent, worse than the market expectation of a 5.2 per cent dip. The inventory of new homes for sale has now risen by 2,000 to 180,000 representing a little over eight months of supply at the current pace of sales ...

Super funds to invest direct into infrastructure

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2007
... and expected total inflows of $114 billion for the current financial year, superannuation fund managers needed to find new homes for the cash, he said. "I remember talking to the CEO of one of the large industry funds and I said 'What's your challenge?' ...

Retirement gets more expensive: ASFA

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2007
... person would need $18,000 for a modest lifestyle, and $36,000 to live comfortably. The figures assume retirees own their own homes. Much of the cost came from food items, according to the survey, which rose approximately 15 per cent over the past three ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2007
... expected to open softer today, after a soft performance in New York, as US stocks fell after data showed the number of unsold homes reached its highest level in more than 15 years in July, fanning concerns about housing and consumer spending. At 0720 ...