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Fresh wave of Chinese money to hit property market
by James Mitchell • 18 Aug 2015
A Chinese property group estimates that over $75 billion in new capital will be invested in the Australian property... READ MORE
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Brokerage sees 30pc spike in Queensland settlements
by James Mitchell • 18 Aug 2015
One of Australia’s top brokerages has seen a surge in loan settlements in Queensland after another record month. READ MORE
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ABA winner to fund finance student prizes
by • 18 Aug 2015
A prominent Sydney broker has announced plans to donate the prize money from his Australian Broking Award to a local... READ MORE
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Senator slams ASIC action on rogue property agents
by Miranda Brownlee • 18 Aug 2015
A NSW senator has criticised the pace of ASIC’s investigations of SMSF property spruiking cases and urged it to... READ MORE
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HIA to discuss housing tax reform
by Reporter • 18 Aug 2015
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) convenes today at its annual Building Better Cities Summit, where this year’s... READ MORE
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Lender announces investment loan changes
by James Mitchell • 17 Aug 2015
Following on from its major bank peers, another Australian lender has today announced new changes to limit investor... READ MORE

Brokers responsible for two-thirds of annual mortgage growth
by James Mitchell • 17 Aug 2015
New research has found broker were responsible for more than two thirds of mortgage growth in the 12 months to June... READ MORE
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Credit union partners with major mortgage group
by James Mitchell • 17 Aug 2015
A Queensland-based credit union has announced a new partnership with a listed Australian aggregator. READ MORE
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Aggregator inks new deals to boost broker diversification

by Reporter • 17 Aug 2015
An award-winning aggregator has announced two new partnerships that will provide additional revenue streams for... READ MORE
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Russians on the hunt for Australian homes
by James Mitchell • 17 Aug 2015
International real estate giant Century 21 has recorded a surge in visitors to its Australian website from the... READ MORE
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Stats reveal mixed results for loan arrears
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Aug 2015
Australia’s mortgage arrears were stable in June for prime residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and down for... READ MORE
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Fintech start-up delivers hot leads to brokers

by James Mitchell • 14 Aug 2015
Over 800 brokers have registered their interest in a new fintech start-up that connects them to borrowers in their... READ MORE
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Brokerage uses uni holidays to attract young talent
by Huntley Mitchell • 14 Aug 2015
The director of an independent brokerage says brokers looking to attract new talent should be targeting university... READ MORE
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ASIC weighs in on property investment schemes
by Nick Bendel • 14 Aug 2015
The corporate regulator has used a Federal Court action to warn spruikers not to cross the line that separates real... READ MORE
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Most SMEs lack succession plan, report finds
by Reporter • 14 Aug 2015
More than half of SMEs do not have a plan in place when it comes to exiting their business, according to a study by one... READ MORE
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Business confidence declines in July
by Reporter • 14 Aug 2015
Business confidence dipped last month due to a negative outlook for the Australian economy over the next 12 months,... READ MORE
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Liberty keen to capture investor demand
by James Mitchell & Huntley Mitchell • 13 Aug 2015
Liberty Financial is hungry for a bigger slice of the investor home loan market as the APRA-regulated banks pull back... READ MORE
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Chinese investor influence exaggerated
by Nick Bendel • 13 Aug 2015
New research has found that the influence of Chinese investors on the Australian property market is largely... READ MORE
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Flavell flags opportunity for brokers in ‘complex’ market
by Huntley Mitchell • 13 Aug 2015
Mortgage Choice boss John Flavell believes the increasingly complex lending landscape is an opportunity for brokers to... READ MORE
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Stats show evidence of lending slowdown

by Reporter • 13 Aug 2015
Mortgage lending growth slowed dramatically in the last financial year, new statistics have revealed. READ MORE
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Taxes and red tape to impede new housing supply
by Reporter • 13 Aug 2015
New homebuilding is expected to decline by more than 15 per cent over the next two years, albeit from a record high. READ MORE
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Bank chief sets sights on 50pc broker distribution
by James Mitchell • 12 Aug 2015
The CEO of a listed Australian bank has outlined the central role mortgage brokers will play in the lender’s... READ MORE
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Agent referral relationships are hard work, says McGrath
by James Mitchell • 12 Aug 2015
Real estate tycoon John McGrath has urged more brokers to join forces with agents, but admits the process is not easy. READ MORE
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Treasurer punishes foreign buyers, warns more to come
by Nick Bendel • 12 Aug 2015
Commentators have been cautioned not to stereotype non-Anglo auction buyers after more foreign investors were ordered... READ MORE
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Ex-AFL star recognised for broking talent
by Huntley Mitchell • 12 Aug 2015
A former captain of the Port Adelaide Power AFL team has been recognised as the industry’s best new broker by... READ MORE