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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

Speculation grows about Coles move into mortgages

by Staff Reporter • 16 Jul 2014
Supermarket giant Coles has confirmed its move into financial services, which has added to industry speculation it... READ MORE

Property investment market continues to grow

by Staff Reporter • 16 Jul 2014
Australian investors have continued their dominance of the property market, as the percentage of investors has grown to... READ MORE

Business demand ‘positive’ despite poor credit figures

by Staff Reporter • 16 Jul 2014

There has been a dramatic fall in the growth of business credit, according to new research from Veda.

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Study needed to ‘bring clawback debate to an end’

by Nick Bendel • 15 Jul 2014
The FBAA has called for a study to settle once and for all why loans end prematurely and whether clawbacks are... READ MORE

Does it cost more to own or rent?

by Nick Bendel • 15 Jul 2014
A new research paper has found that renting is cheaper than buying for properties that are occupied for less than eight... READ MORE

Housing scorecard finds big surge in NSW

by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2014
Western Australia has the strongest housing market in the country, while NSW has surged into second place, according to... READ MORE

Economist warns of new GFC in 2015

by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2014
The World Competitiveness Center has predicted that a global financial crisis is likely, and not enough action is being... READ MORE

Adelaide Bank cuts fixed rates by 40 points

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2014

Adelaide Bank has dropped its SmartFix five-year fixed rate to an “historic low” of 5.34 per cent.

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Brokers reveal why they would switch aggregator

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2014
Younger brokers place greater emphasis on commissions than veterans, while women are more concerned about compliance... READ MORE

Brokers turn to business coach to run nine-office empire

by Nick Bendel • 14 Jul 2014
The trio that own nine Mortgage Choice franchises have paid tribute to their business coach after being recognised as... READ MORE

Two days left to become Australia’s smartest broker

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2014
A record number of brokers have entered the $5,000 annual competition that determines who has the industry’s sharpest... READ MORE
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