Sales of Fixed Rate loans in July fell to the lowest level in nearly two years as confident residential property buyers shrugged off fears of rate rises, according to AFG, Australia’s largest mortgage broker. AFG Mortgage Index shows that the number of buyers opting for Fixed Rate loans fell from 20.4% in June to 16.5% [...]

New home sales eased in June and were down sharply of the financial year. HIA’s New Home Sales figures released today show a 0.8 per cent easing in the sale of new homes and units among Australia’s largest builders and developers, sales dropping back to a level of 8,321 dwellings for June. HIA Chief Economist, [...]

Friends of Lisgar Gardens and Hornsby Shire Council invite you to Camellia Gala Day, 10am-4pm, Sunday 19 August 2007. Come and Wander through the Gardens with 300 camellias in bloom, waterfalls, rainforest plants and mass annual displays. Light refreshments are available. Free admission, donations welcome. Lisgar Gardens, Lisgar Road, Hornsby. Limited parking in Lisgar Road, [...]

Schools will be provided with up to $50,000 to install rainwater tanks and solar hot water systems. Berowra Federal Liberal MP Philip Ruddock said the initiative was part of the Federal Government’s $336 million Green Vouchers for Schools programme. Details: www.environment.gov.au/greenvouchers or call 1800 020 625.

Hornsby Councillors have voted to include South Dural in the council’s Metropolitan Housing Strategy. The decision means the rural precinct bounded by Hastings Rd, Old Northern Rd and New Line Rd will be considered for residential use to help the council meet its target of 11,000 dwellings over 25 years. Mayor Nick Berman said to [...]