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Brokers must focus on service to combat online rivals
by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Dec 2014
Mortgage websites pose a threat to brokers who do nothing more than 'robotically' offer home loans, according to a web... READ MORE
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Housing affordability down despite quarterly rise
by Staff Reporter • 8 Dec 2014
Property is proving to be less affordable for Australians, according to a report by Adelaide Bank and the Real Estate... READ MORE
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Real estate lobby threatens to form political party
by Nick Bendel • 8 Dec 2014
The NSW peak real estate body has chosen a candidate to run for parliament and fight for change. READ MORE
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Better Business Awards finalists revealed
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2014
Forty brokers from around Australia are in contention to win five coveted state-based Residential Broker of the Year... READ MORE
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New brokerage highlights value of referral relationships
by Nick Bendel • 5 Dec 2014
Prominent industry figure Doug Daniell has a message for brokers who are considering alliances: joint ventures are... READ MORE
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Mortgage volumes surge as first home buyer numbers dive
by Nick Bendel • 5 Dec 2014
First home buyer numbers have now reached alarming levels in New South Wales, according to AFG data. READ MORE
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Australians offered rewards for positive credit history
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2014
Citibank will temporarily give new consumers better deals on credit cards and personal loans based on their credit... READ MORE
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Housing affordability should top political agenda: real estate group
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2014
Politicians have been told that abolishing stamp duty is "the most obvious place to start" if they want to boost... READ MORE
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'Where there's money, there's fraud'
by Nick Bendel • 4 Dec 2014
Brokers have been urged to protect themselves against the rise in credit fraud by improving their office processes. READ MORE
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National group aiming to become $1bn-a-month business
by Nick Bendel • 4 Dec 2014
Yellow Brick Road has reported record settlements and revealed the group is working to improve cross-selling alongside... READ MORE
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New ASIC regime would make brokers pay
by Nick Bendel • 4 Dec 2014
ASIC has called for financial services professionals to pay for its regulatory services and has also urged the... READ MORE
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New website to help get homebuyers auction-fit
by Staff Reporter • 4 Dec 2014
Three non-major lenders have unveiled a free website designed to help their borrowers “make the right choices” when... READ MORE
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Residential construction activity continues expanding
by Staff Reporter • 4 Dec 2014
Building approvals have risen to a 20-year high and are up almost 15 per cent on an annual basis. READ MORE
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Mortgage shock: interest rates fall to unheard-of levels
by Nick Bendel • 3 Dec 2014
One lender has launched a new product with a 4.34 per cent variable rate, while another has unveiled a 3.75 per cent... READ MORE
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Young brokers voice their concerns
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Dec 2014
Aggressive rate cutting and credit scoring are among the main worries of some of Australia’s best young brokers. READ MORE
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First home buyers undergoing fundamental change: property expert
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Dec 2014
Brokers have been told to pay close attention to a relatively new market – new buyers whose first purchase is an... READ MORE
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Mortgage comfort at record levels
by Staff Reporter • 3 Dec 2014
A majority of Australian households are comfortable with their mortgage debt, according to research by ING Direct. READ MORE
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Top 10 highest yielding locations revealed
by Staff Reporter • 3 Dec 2014
Resources hotspots dominate the list of towns delivering the highest yields for houses across Australia. READ MORE
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Reserve Bank makes interest rate decision
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE
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Brokers who shun digital risk becoming 'invisible'
by Nick Bendel • 2 Dec 2014
Independent brokers have been warned they will lose business to rivals if they do not turn their websites into lead... READ MORE
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Starting the day at 5am could boost your productivity
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Dec 2014
Brokers who start their days early are "far more dollar-productive" than those who finish late, according to one member... READ MORE
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Banks express interest in faster discharges
by Nick Bendel • 2 Dec 2014
First Title may soon add a range of new lenders to its fast refinancing system. READ MORE
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Macquarie keeps surging as MyState makes its debut
by Nick Bendel • 2 Dec 2014
Australia's newest bank ended October with $1.3 billion in owner-occupier loans on its books. READ MORE
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House values up but growth may have peaked
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2014
Australia’s house values have continued to increase in all of the capital cities, with only Sydney posting... READ MORE
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More mutuals looking to enter broker channel
by Nick Bendel • 1 Dec 2014
Several third-party banks have revealed they have been holding discussions with lenders that are investigating moving... READ MORE