Queensland economic growth outstripping other states There is more good news for the Queensland economy with figures out today showing the State’s economy exceeded expectations and grew by four per cent in 2012-13, Treasurer Tim Nicholls said. “The four per cent growth is well ahead of the 2.6 per cent average across the other states,” Mr Nicholls said. “The June quarter result was especially pleasing with the Queensland economy expanding …Read More
Mortgage Affordability in 2013 is much better than 20 years ago
Finance ratings from Canstar show the national average mortgage is about 4.5 times higher than it was in 1990, but low interest rates and increased wages are making housing more affordable. This data shows that mortgage conditions are better now, when comparing the average mortgage size and repayments as a proportion of income to over 20 years ago. The Australian reported Canstar’s findings – that while the average wage for a male in …Read More



