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Survey reignites debate on broker diversification
by Huntley Mitchell • 24 Oct 2014
A survey by NAB's subsidiary MLC has prompted debate about whether or not brokers should look to diversify into... READ MORE
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Sydney property not as rosy as first appears
by Staff Reporter • 24 Oct 2014
A new report has found the white-hot Sydney market has not been the great performer it has been hailed as. READ MORE
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Commercial writers – we’re on the lookout for Australia’s best
by Staff Reporter • 24 Oct 2014
It's one of the fastest-growing segments of the broking industry, and The Adviser wants to recognise the best... READ MORE
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'Lowering the tax rate would curb negative gearing'

by James Mitchell • 24 Oct 2014
Lowering Australia's income tax rate would significantly reduce the reliance on negative gearing, a leading economist... READ MORE
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Mortgage group announces new CEO
by Staff Reporter • 24 Oct 2014
Firstfolio Limited has announced the appointment of Peter Andronicos as its new chief executive. READ MORE
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Ignore FHBs at your peril, say brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 23 Oct 2014
In a market hot with investors, some brokers have warned against ignoring first home buyers who are increasingly... READ MORE
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CBA retains top spot in satisfaction rankings
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2014
CBA has retained a narrow lead among customers of the big four banks in September, according to Roy Morgan Research. READ MORE
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Any lending curbs won’t include 'heavy regulation': RBA
by James Mitchell • 23 Oct 2014
 The RBA has dismissed suggestions that any curbs to lending rules will also come with the "heavy regulation"... READ MORE
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Non-major cuts variable rates
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2014
Adelaide Bank has announced a reduction in the variable rate for two of its home loan products. READ MORE
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97pc LVR loans aimed at students
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2014
HomeStart Finance – the lending arm of the South Australian government – has announced graduate-specific loans that... READ MORE
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Broking industry not as 'glamorous' as real estate
by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Oct 2014
A perception that mortgage broking is a less "glamorous" career than real estate is one of the chief reasons the... READ MORE
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Tighter restrictions on CPD needed: Century 21
by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Oct 2014
The third-party channel needs to look more closely at how brokers undertake their 20 hours of continual professional... READ MORE
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Brokers warned to prepare now for automation
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2014
Automation in the broking industry is inevitable and brokers should start to plan for its eventuality now. READ MORE
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Rates aren't moving anytime soon: RBA
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2014
The Reserve Bank has signalled the cash rate should remain at its current level – 2.5 per cent – for the... READ MORE
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Sterling Publishing acquires leading lawyer title
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2014
Sterling Publishing – publisher of The Adviser – has added to its burgeoning stable of titles with the acquisition... READ MORE
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Charge fee-for-service if you have the knowledge and experience
by Huntley Mitchell • 21 Oct 2014
Brokers with the education and expertise should be expected to charge for their services, says leading Brisbane broker... READ MORE
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MFAA’s new CEO says industry is in a 'maturity phase'
by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2014
Siobhan Hayden has outlined the challenges she is expecting to face as the new CEO of the MFAA, describing the broking... READ MORE
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Brokers urged to improve their valuation skills
by John Bastick • 21 Oct 2014
A leading specialist lender has urged brokers to grow more adept at offering valuation advice to customers, with... READ MORE
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Big data killing off investor 'flipping'
by John Bastick • 21 Oct 2014
Investor ‘flipping’ – the idea of buyers buying rundown properties, giving them a lick of paint, and selling for... READ MORE
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Scottish Pacific CEO appointed DIFA chairman
by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2014
Scottish Pacific Debtor Finance CEO Peter Langham has been appointed as chairman of the Debtor and Invoice Finance... READ MORE
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New MFAA CEO announced
by Staff Reporter • 20 Oct 2014
This morning the MFAA announced its new CEO to replace the outgoing Phil Naylor. READ MORE
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An end to negative gearing would be 'catastrophic': brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Oct 2014
With all manner of talk at the moment on ways to cool an overheated investor market, any plans to tweak or remove... READ MORE
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Australia’s elite broker revealed
by John Bastick • 20 Oct 2014
He wrote a staggering $480,816,410 in business in 2013/2014, he famously works 19-hour days and he’s just been... READ MORE
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Should ethics class be mandatory for brokers?
by John Bastick • 20 Oct 2014
With recent debate raging on theadviser.com.au over the educational standards of brokers, one broker has weighed in... READ MORE
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Broker recruitment: steal real estate’s model
by John Bastick • 20 Oct 2014
A leading broker has admonished the industry for its inability to recruit new, young brokers and says the third-party... READ MORE