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House prices growing strongly in tourism markets

by Staff Reporter • 26 May 2014

Queensland’s tourism hotspots experienced the largest growth in median price in the March quarter.

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Brokers concerned as property taxes tipped to rise

by Nick Bendel • 23 May 2014
Brokers have voiced strong opposition to a potential increase in land tax and stamp duty by the cash-strapped NSW... READ MORE

Award winner reveals how he grew 100pc per year

by Nick Bendel • 23 May 2014
One of Australia’s top brokers wants to stop new loan writers making the “long list” of mistakes he made when he... READ MORE

Double trouble for brokers living on state borders

by Kylie Purcell • 23 May 2014
Loan writers based on Australia’s state borders have revealed the challenges that come from dealing with two sets of... READ MORE

Our marketing content will boost your business: MFAA

by Staff Reporter • 23 May 2014
MFAA brokers can now access free marketing content to help them generate leads and stay close to existing... READ MORE

Association calls for answers on cancelled accreditation

by Staff Reporter • 23 May 2014
Leading industry figures will meet next week to discuss the issue of lenders' cancelling brokers’... READ MORE

Brokers eye 75pc market share

by Nick Bendel • 22 May 2014
Brokers believe they may one day write 75 per cent of all home loans following massive third-party growth in the past... READ MORE

Bank offers new referral fee – and then doubles it

by Staff Reporter • 22 May 2014
ING DIRECT has unveiled an incentive payment for brokers who refer clients to its Orange Everyday transaction... READ MORE

Genworth’s $179m profit leads to strong ASX debut

by Nick Bendel • 22 May 2014
Genworth’s stock market debut has won approval from investors thanks to its “solid earnings profile” and 45 per... READ MORE

Loan writers 'should be all over' the investment market

by Kylie Purcell • 22 May 2014
New research has shown a big jump in investment loans and the potential revenue boost they can offer... READ MORE

Free app provides visual diagrams of client relationships

by Nick Bendel • 22 May 2014

Commercial brokers who are confused by a client’s corporate family tree can turn to a new iPad app for help.

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Brokers demanding 8pc kickbacks: Fairfax

by Nick Bendel • 21 May 2014
Fairfax Media has reported that brokers are demanding big kickbacks from property developers – but a peak body for... READ MORE

Cash rate will remain at 2.5pc, say RBA and Westpac

by Staff Reporter • 21 May 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has good news for first home buyers: the record-low cash rate is “likely to be... READ MORE

Brokerage defeats liquidation threat from taxman

by Nick Bendel • 21 May 2014

A brokerage with offices in five states has beaten a liquidation threat, ASIC has confirmed.

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Big spenders overvalue their homes: study

by Kylie Purcell • 21 May 2014

People who have bigger spending habits and higher levels of debt tend to overvalue the price of their homes.

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Rich Sydney suburbs enjoying strong price growth

by Staff Reporter • 21 May 2014

Interstate and overseas clients are helping drive strong price growth in Sydney’s prestige market.

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$17.6m acquisition ‘ticks all the boxes’

by Nick Bendel • 20 May 2014
Yellow Brick Road’s acquisition of Vow Financial looks good on paper but will still have to prove itself in practice,... READ MORE

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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