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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.
READ MOREFBAA 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.
READ MOREOver 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.
READ MOREAuction 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.
READ MOREGenerous 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.
READ MORESpecialist 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.
READ MOREAussie 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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