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Brisbane market predicted to take off

by Stefanie Garber • 8 Jan 2014
The Brisbane property market is set to prosper, largely due to the strength of the local council, according to a...READ MORE

Stock levels down in December

by Brendan Wong • 8 Jan 2014

Residential property listings across the country fell during the month of December, according to new figures.

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FBAA smartphone app available to all

by Staff Reporter • 8 Jan 2014
After a successful but limited ‘soft launch’, the FBAA yesterday released its industry first app to brokers and the... READ MORE

Brokers to cash in on Chinese investor boom

by Steven Cross • 7 Jan 2014
Brokers are looking for new avenues to international property investors as a new report suggests they will play a major... READ MORE

Demand for fixed-rate products surges

by Staff Reporter • 7 Jan 2014
Demand for fixed-rate home loans is at its highest point since March 2008, according to data from one of the... READ MORE

1 in 3 brokers to work beyond retirement

by Steven Cross • 6 Jan 2014
Half of Australians believe the ideal age to retire is between 60 and 69, however new research suggests a third of... READ MORE

NSW revamps regional grants

by Brendan Wong • 6 Jan 2014
The NSW government has decided to revamp its grants, encouraging city-based residents to relocate to regional... READ MORE

Home values rise almost 10pc

by Steven Cross • 3 Jan 2014
Home values grew by 9.8 per cent during 2013 after a last-minute surge boosted the growth rate to its highest level in... READ MORE

Health and finance top resolutions list

by Staff Reporter • 3 Jan 2014
Almost half of all Australians made a New Year’s resolution, and while physical health was still the most common,... READ MORE

Brokers against bank-owned aggregators

by Steven Cross and Michael Masterman • 2 Jan 2014
While a number of senior industry professionals have lauded the decision by some lenders to acquire aggregators,... READ MORE

Retirement costs more than most think

by Staff Reporter • 2 Jan 2014
Australians have unrealistic expectations about what their ideal lifestyle will cost them in retirement, according to... READ MORE

Borrowers must reassess market outlook: adviser

by Brendan Wong • 31 Dec 2013
Despite recent predictions of a bleak future for the housing market and the economy, circumstances are not as bad as... READ MORE

The 10 stories that made 2013

by The Adviser • 31 Dec 2013
A lot has happened in the past 12 months and The Adviser has compiled the 10 biggest stories, as decided by our... READ MORE

Speak to 480 clients next year, says coach

by Stacey Moseley • 30 Dec 2013

Brokers should call no fewer than eight new clients per week, a leading coach has said.

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Over 11 per cent of re-sales record loss

by Staff Reporter • 30 Dec 2013
Of all residential property re-sales in the 2013 September quarter, 11.1 per cent recorded a gross loss from the... READ MORE

Convicted money launderer dishes out ethical advice

by Stacey Moseley • 24 Dec 2013

He spent 22 months behind bars and now he is offering up financial advice.

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Auction market concludes on a high

by Brendan Wong • 24 Dec 2013
Sydney and Melbourne’s record-breaking auctions have come to an end for the year, with both cities recording solid... READ MORE

Brokers not switching off over Xmas

by Steven Cross • 23 Dec 2013

Four out of five brokers plan on working over the Christmas break, according to a recent survey.

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Generous brokers support kids at Christmas

by Staff Reporter • 23 Dec 2013
Loan Market brokers have collected more than 200 gifts for underprivileged children as part of Ray White’s ‘Little... READ MORE

Valuation industry hits back

by Steven Cross • 20 Dec 2013
The valuation industry has claimed it is 'heavily recruiting' to meet the demands of brokers after a top broker hit out... READ MORE

Strong listings for final weekend of auctions

by Staff Reporter • 20 Dec 2013
Sydney and Melbourne’s auction markets are set to finish on a high, with a surge in properties set to go under the... READ MORE

Markets set for strong 2014

by Staff Reporter • 20 Dec 2013
Investors have missed the opportunity to take advantage of capital growth in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, according to... READ MORE

Aussie helping Aussies at Christmas

by Staff Reporter • 20 Dec 2013
Australia’s largest mortgage broker, Aussie, has teamed up with nine charities to help feed thousands of the needy... READ MORE

Auction clearance rates 'flawed and biased', says analyst

by Brendan Wong • 19 Dec 2013
Methodologies for measuring auction clearance rates have come under scrutiny after a financial analyst slammed them as... READ MORE

Big bank satisfaction up after rate cuts

by Staff Reporter • 19 Dec 2013
After eight interest rate cuts in two years, consumer satisfaction with the big banks is at its highest level in almost... READ MORE

Broader focus to SA First Homebuyer assistance

by Staff Reporter • 19 Dec 2013
HomeStart Finance is looking to help more South Australians into home ownership sooner after reporting strong financial... READ MORE

Firstmac bolsters team

by Staff Reporter • 19 Dec 2013

A veteran of Firstmac has taken the helm of broker distribution, with aims to expand the business in 2014.

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Specialist lender breaks into prime market

by Stacey Moseley and Steven Cross • 18 Dec 2013
A specialist lender has revealed plans to break into the prime market next year, with a sharp rate and a same-day... READ MORE

New white label service is industry first for brokers

by Staff Reporter • 18 Dec 2013

One of Australia's leading asset lenders has introduced a white label service for personal asset lending.

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Aussie calls for government intervention

by Staff Reporter • 18 Dec 2013
The number of first-time buyers will continue to decline in 2014, with one senior industry stakeholder calling on the... READ MORE
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