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Don’t blame foreigners for rising house prices: LJ Hooker
by Staff Reporter • 20 May 2014
Australia’s housing market needs more foreign investment not less, according to LJ Hooker.
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Policy change may 'cut first home buyers out of market'
by Nick Bendel • 20 May 2014
First home buyers in Australia’s second-most expensive market may be “cut out of the market” after changes to a... READ MORE
Australian mortgage repayments 'surprisingly low'
by Staff Reporter • 20 May 2014
Australian households may be paying off their mortgages more slowly than assumed, according to a ratings... READ MORE
Report reveals top 10 cheapest areas for regional units
by Staff Reporter • 20 May 2014
A new report has unveiled which country areas offer Australia’s most affordable units.
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YBR buyout of Vow now one step closer
by Staff Reporter • 19 May 2014
Vow Financial has been valued at $17.6 million as its potential acquisition by Yellow Brick Road moved one step... READ MORE
Foreign investment fears raised at housing inquiry
by Nick Bendel • 19 May 2014
Australians seem divided about whether foreign investment is a threat to the housing market or an opportunity.
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Consumer advocate slams 40-year mortgages
by Nick Bendel • 19 May 2014
The controversial issue of 40-year mortgages has returned after a consumer advocate warned they could make borrowers... READ MORE
Most brokers confident but large minority predict falling revenue
by Kylie Purcell • 19 May 2014
While one third of brokers think their business will go backwards in the next 12 months, a majority are more... READ MORE
Reserve Bank urges first home buyers not to 'overstretch'
by Staff Reporter • 19 May 2014
First home buyers should wait for better market conditions rather than taxing their finances to get in now, according... READ MORE
Lawyer warns industry about dangers of template contracts
by Staff Reporter • 19 May 2014
Template contracts that are cheaper in the short term could expose brokers to costly litigation in the long term, a... READ MORE
Industry seeking fresh approach from Naylor's replacement
by Nick Bendel • 16 May 2014
Industry figures eyeing a politically savvy, innovative replacement for MFAA boss Phil Naylor would consider anyone... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice announces massive profit growth
by Nick Bendel • 16 May 2014
Mortgage Choice has forecast it will end the financial year with double-digit profit growth and revenues exceeding $160... READ MORE
ASIC sings the praises of tough love
by Staff Reporter • 16 May 2014
ASIC has told the MFAA conference that it is helping brokers to help themselves through firm regulation.
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Aggregator adds another lender to its panel
by Nick Bendel • 16 May 2014
Custom Equity Group has now partnered with two lenders in two months after adding Teachers Mutual Bank to its... READ MORE
Brokers given new product to tap Chinese market
by Nick Bendel • 16 May 2014
RP Data is using the MFAA annual conference to flag the launch of a new option to produce property reports in... READ MORE
ASIC hit hard in $120m Budget cut
by John Batsick • 15 May 2014
The chief regulator of the mortgage broking industry has had its funding slashed following Tuesday night’s federal... READ MORE
Non-major bank keeps cutting rates
by Nick Bendel • 15 May 2014
One bank has cut its fixed rates by 12 points after already making two rounds of cuts to its fixed rates this... READ MORE
Brokers all but reach magical 50pc mark
by Nick Bendel • 15 May 2014
The MFAA has welcomed brokers to its annual conference with the news that they are now writing practically half of... READ MORE
Rates won’t rise until end of 2015: NAB
by John Batsick • 15 May 2014
NAB has revealed it does not expect an interest rate rise until the last quarter of 2015, defying industry predictions... READ MORE
Budget needed to fix debt: FBAA chief
by Kylie Purcell • 15 May 2014
President of the FBAA Peter White has said Tuesday’s Budget was “tough but necessary” for the sake of future... READ MORE
Known scammer resurfaces, broker warns
by Nick Bendel • 14 May 2014
A known scammer, who has previously targeted the broking industry with false leads to be paid for up front, has... READ MORE
MFAA shock: Phil Naylor quits
by John Batsick • 14 May 2014
MFAA’s Phil Naylor has today announced he is quitting his role as the organisation’s CEO.
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Lender cuts fixed and variable rates
by Staff Reporter • 14 May 2014
One lender has made its fifth rate cut of the year, with reductions in both its fixed and variable rates.
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Star name steps forward for Australian Broking Awards
by Kylie Purcell • 14 May 2014
A husband-and-wife brokerage that juggles the demands of two young children has set its sights on Australian Broking... READ MORE
Latest housing stats are good news for interest rates
by Staff Reporter • 14 May 2014
New housing data points to a stabilising market and makes the case for lower interest rates, according to a peak real... READ MORE
Real estate making Australians feel wealthier
by Staff Reporter • 14 May 2014
Rising property prices have triggered a surge in household wealth, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia.
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Brokers demand reform from tonight’s Budget
by Nick Bendel • 13 May 2014
Brokers have drawn up a wishlist for Tony Abbott’s first Budget that includes introducing a first home owner’s... READ MORE
Property giant reveals how to exploit Chinese leads
by Nick Bendel • 13 May 2014
Australian brokers have a real chance to capitalise on the booming market of Chinese buyers, according to a website... READ MORE
Bank speaks out against volume incentives for staff
by Nick Bendel • 13 May 2014
Bank of Queensland (BoQ) has called for more transparency in how lenders sell their products directly to... READ MORE
Compliance expert warns industry about insurance
by Staff Reporter • 13 May 2014
ASIC has signalled it will apply greater scrutiny to brokers who sell add-on insurance, according to a legal firm that... READ MORE
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