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‘Robust’ business conditions set to improve
by Taylee Lewis • 29 Apr 2016
Despite significant volatility in global markets, Australia’s business environment remains “robust”, with...READ MORE
Brokers react to Westpac’s shock lending decision
by James Mitchell • 28 Apr 2016
A leading Chinese-Australian brokerage says Westpac’s decision to stop lending to non-resident borrowers has come... READ MORE
Home loan sizes plunge
by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Apr 2016
Pressure is mounting on Australia’s mortgage market following the most dramatic slide in the average size of home... READ MORE
Negative gearing decision a win for all, says expert
by Reporter • 28 Apr 2016
The head of a property investment consultancy has welcomed the federal government’s decision on negative gearing,... READ MORE
Mortgage arrears rise again
by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Apr 2016
Australian housing loans in arrears rose for the fourth consecutive month in February for both prime and non-conforming... READ MORE
Top building and population hotspots revealed
by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Apr 2016
An ACT region has been named Australia’s top building and population hotspot for the third consecutive year.
READ MORESpotlight on commissions intensifies
by James Mitchell • 27 Apr 2016
Uncertainty about the future of commissions is on the rise following a decision by the banks to launch their own... READ MORE
Foreign buyer demand hits two-year low
by Emma Ryan • 27 Apr 2016
Foreign buyer demand has fallen to its lowest level in two and a half years, in both new and established property... READ MORE
Highly anticipated event to reveal industry's greatest
by Reporter • 27 Apr 2016
The best of the best are to be crowned across a number of different award categories at a nationally recognised... READ MORE
Majority of Aussies believe property is a safe bet: survey
by James Mitchell • 27 Apr 2016
Almost two thirds of Australians believe property is one of the safest investment options, according to a new... READ MORE
'Insufficient supply' to impact land market
by Reporter • 27 Apr 2016
A new report has suggested there are more signs pointing to a supply shortfall in Australia’s land market.
READ MOREDeloitte report identifies major opportunities in broker model
by James Mitchell • 26 Apr 2016
Global professional services giant Deloitte has outlined two key areas that provide the greatest opportunity for the... READ MORE
Major bank flags ‘inexorable’ property slowdown
by Francesca Krakue • 26 Apr 2016
One of the big four banks has warned that the housing sector’s contribution to economic growth in Australia is set to... READ MORE
Australian housing market ‘vulnerable’
by Emma Ryan • 26 Apr 2016
Fears concerning the nation’s property sector are mounting, with a vast majority of Australians believing the housing... READ MORE
Consumer sentiment suffers surprise decline
by Reporter • 26 Apr 2016
New data has revealed that consumer sentiment has declined this month – a surprise result that has “dashed” hopes... READ MORE
Property investors want action for improved affordability
by Jay Garcia • 26 Apr 2016
New figures from ME show an overwhelming number of Australians, including property investors, support government... READ MORE
Bank to grow mortgages without brokers
by James Mitchell • 22 Apr 2016
An Australian bank has revealed that it made the “strategic decision” to avoid the third-party channel, instead... READ MORE
eChoice flags major ‘shift’ in borrower demographics
by James Mitchell • 22 Apr 2016
The general manager of listed aggregation group eChoice says there has been a “clear demographical shift” in what... READ MORE
Bouris tips broker market share to skyrocket
by James Mitchell • 22 Apr 2016
Industry pioneer Mark Bouris believes finance brokers are well-placed to capture an even greater slice of the mortgage... READ MORE
Real estate guru to teach brokers how to hustle
by James Mitchell • 22 Apr 2016
Real estate trainer and coach Tom Panos will teach brokers how to generate leads with simple prospecting strategies... READ MORE
ASIC bans Sydney broker
by James Mitchell • 21 Apr 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a Sydney finance broker from engaging in credit activities and providing financial... READ MORE
Bank admits to poor third-party performance
by Huntley Mitchell • 21 Apr 2016
A non-major bank has conceded its failing in the third-party channel and revealed a new strategy to better engage with... READ MORE
MFAA cancels major industry event
by James Mitchell • 21 Apr 2016
The MFAA has announced that it will cancel one of its events following poor interest from brokers.
READ MOREPopular broker event unveils brand new agenda
by Emma Ryan • 21 Apr 2016
The Adviser has unveiled a bigger and better program for its Digital Marketing Boot Camp which will hit Australia’s... READ MORE
Majority of FHBs teaming up to purchase property
by Emma Ryan • 21 Apr 2016
More than six in 10 Australian borrowers have had to join forces with another person to buy their first property, a... READ MORE
Bank of Sydney reduces fixed rate
by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016
Bank of Sydney has today announced that it has reduced its three-year fixed rate for owner-occupiers.
READ MOREBanks likely to tighten mortgage lending even further
by Francesca Krakue • 20 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers believe more banks will tighten their lending criteria this year and say that one policy area will... READ MORE
Home loan customers caught in ‘mortgage minefield’
by Emma Ryan • 20 Apr 2016
An industry veteran says out-of-cycle interest rates combined with the broad spectrum of home loan products available... READ MORE
McGrath flags ‘challenging’ market conditions
by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016
Listed real estate agency McGrath Limited has conceded the group has continued to experience “unforeseen low volumes... READ MORE
Retirees may struggle to repay mortgages
by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016
Many Australian retirees will not have enough money to live comfortably as most of their wealth will be tied up in the... READ MORE

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