AUSTRALIAN housing markets displayed a generally resilient performance in 2011, reflecting the inherent security of residential real estate in this country, particularly when compared with housing markets in similar open-market economies. The year was always set to be a period of correction for Australia’s housing markets following the unsustainable growth
If you’re a parent, you likely have several giant bins filled to the brim with toys for your little ones. And with Christmas (ho ho ho!) over you’re likely to have gotten toys in all shapes and sizes. And while I’m no bah humbug, the relative size of our
A young local guy is going to ride 1400 odd km from Mt Isa to Gladstone in June this year and is seeking the help of Austral Lending, its staff, clients and associates. We have donated $100 and hope that as many people as possible will support this cause. His
Carl and Helen Weston took the chance to meet over 150 new potential clients at the 2011 Gladstone Observer Home and Leisure Exhibition. Balloons were handed out to kids, we gave away a DVD TV combo and joined over 50 other exhibitors in welcoming new people to Gladstone. This annual
While swimming is a great form of exercise, the downside is that pools require vast amounts of water. Just to fill the average backyard pool takes 50,000 litres – and that’s roughly one third of the water used by an average person in a year. Even more water is needed
One of our clients cannot stop smiling after getting a New Hammer trailer which is custom made for side loading of 2 x 20 foot or 1 x 40 foot containers. These trailers use remote controlled Swedish made cranes to lift the containers on and off. In the port of
The Brisbane property market has been the worst performer of the capital cities in the nation with the median house price taking a tumble of 7 per cent. Australian Property Monitors released its annual State of the Market report this morning, which took stock of the performance of property markets
The directors and staff of australlending decided to give to others this Xmas rather than giving presents to each other in the office. Carl Weston is pictured with the two hampers before dropping them into the Gladstone office of Anglicare. We encourage all our clients, associates, peers and fellow lenders
We have been advised today that ‘….the Attorney-General’s Department announced that the PPS regime will actually commence on 30 January 2012. As a consequence many (state) registries will close and security interests will need to be registered on the Personal Property Security Register (PPSR) from 30 January 2012….’ Examples
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