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Property experts weigh into buying versus renting debate
by Elyse Perrau • 24 Jul 2014
Australian property market experts have highlighted holes in a Reserve Bank of Australia report that pointed to renting...READ MORE
Sydney house prices jump 17pc to new record high
by Staff Reporter • 24 Jul 2014
Sydney has become the latest city to post a housing record after the median price grew by $118,000 over the... READ MORE
Melbourne broker banned for $243,000 fraud
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jul 2014
ASIC announced today that it has banned a Melbourne mortgage broker for loan fraud.
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Commonwealth Bank cuts fixed rates by 70 points
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jul 2014
Commonwealth Bank has unveiled the lowest five-year fixed rate in its history.
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Mortgage Choice hopes for record annual volumes
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jul 2014
Mortgage Choice has expanded its franchise network to pre-GFC levels and set its sights on record settlement... READ MORE
AFG lender stats reveal big gains and losses
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jul 2014
Major banks increased their market share with AFG brokers in the last financial year, according to the aggregator’s... READ MORE
Star broker thanks real estate agents for his success
by Nick Bendel • 23 Jul 2014
An award-winning mortgage broker has credited his success to an ability to keep real estate agents happy.
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Reform superannuation rules or face property consequences: super fund
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jul 2014
Australia’s superannuation rules could “significantly change the dynamics” of the property market, one super... READ MORE
Loan Market moves to full franchise model
by John Bastick • 22 Jul 2014
Loan Market – the finance arm of real estate giant Ray White – has become a fully-fledged franchise group.
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First home buyer problem due to ‘gross housing shortage’
by Nick Bendel • 22 Jul 2014
Governments have been urged to solve the first home buyer problem after new research found almost half of Australians... READ MORE
Fund manager plans new mortgage product for brokers
by Nick Bendel • 22 Jul 2014
A fund manager plans to enter the mortgage market with an equity release product that will let home owners of any age... READ MORE
Apartment building running at double historical trend
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jul 2014
A record-breaking recovery in homebuilding is under way and will continue tilting the Australian lifestyle towards... READ MORE
Sydney prestige market is ‘back in business’
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jul 2014
Sydney’s prestige market has finally recovered from the GFC, according to the Real Estate Institute of NSW.
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Broker calls for more transparency about kickbacks
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jul 2014
One broker and buyer’s agent has spoken out about the practice of brokers receiving kickbacks for recommending... READ MORE
Brokers sing virtues of rejecting clients
by Nick Bendel • 21 Jul 2014
One of Australia’s top loan writers has said that brokers shouldn’t be afraid to reject clients – and others have... READ MORE
Victorian facing 10-year sentence for alleged $1m fraud
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jul 2014
A property developer could be jailed after being accused of persuading investors to take out loans that he then... READ MORE
Economic report reveals surprising news on jobs and investment
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jul 2014
Economic growth in Australia is “looking good” thanks to low interest rates and the continuing resources boom,... READ MORE
Housing report calls for more ‘shovel-ready land’
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jul 2014
Governments have been accused of “policy failure” over the lack of available residential land and its impact on... READ MORE
ASIC forms task force to investigate one-stop shops
by Nick Bendel • 18 Jul 2014
ASIC has raised warnings about the conflicts of interest that can come with diversification following the... READ MORE
‘Valuations have been creeping up for mortgage books’
by Nick Bendel • 18 Jul 2014
Mortgage book values have been increasing and will continue to do so, according to one industry expert.
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Property expert talks up Indonesian market
by Huntley Mitchell • 18 Jul 2014
Increased interest from Indonesian investors in the Australian residential property market will boost the local... READ MORE
Another city sets house price record
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jul 2014
Melbourne has followed Adelaide’s lead by posting a new record median price in the June quarter.
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ING DIRECT cuts variable rate to 4.63pc
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jul 2014
ING DIRECT has unveiled a promotional rate of 4.63 per cent for new residential loans.
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Banks should be terrified of Coles mortgage play: data expert
by Nick Bendel • 17 Jul 2014
A move by Coles into the mortgage market has been tipped to be good for brokers, good for borrowers – but terrifying... READ MORE
RBA says rates will stay at 2.5pc for 12 more months
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jul 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has forecast that the cash rate will remain at a record-low 2.5 per cent for at least one... READ MORE
Govt inquiry sounds warning on negative gearing
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jul 2014
Property incentives have created a “significant source of risk” for the economy, according to the Financial System... READ MORE
New homebuilding providing ‘crucial economic dividend’
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jul 2014
New homebuilding has reached its highest level since 2010 after growing more than 20 per cent over the year.
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House prices reach record levels
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jul 2014
Adelaide house prices have reached record levels, although sales figures remain flat.
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New home loan product offers 'ongoing' 4.65pc rate
by Nick Bendel • 16 Jul 2014
CUA has unveiled a new variable home loan product with a 4.65 per cent 'ongoing' rate and a 100 per cent offset... READ MORE
Smaller banks call for levy on big four
by Nick Bendel • 16 Jul 2014
Australia’s smaller banks have criticised the Financial System Inquiry for describing the country’s banking system... READ MORE
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