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Flavell slams negative gearing changes

by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Feb 2016
Mortgage Choice CEO John Flavell has labelled the changes to negative gearing proposed both by the federal government...READ MORE

Adelaide Bank sees growth in broker channel

by James Mitchell • 17 Feb 2016
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has recorded growth in broker-originated home loans but a decline in home lending through... READ MORE

Brokers writing more business for CBA

by James Mitchell • 17 Feb 2016

One of Australia's big four banks is seeing an increasing amount of new business from brokers.

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Apartments help lift new home sales

by James Mitchell • 17 Feb 2016
After three consecutive months of decline, new home sales experienced a resurgence in December 2015, according to a new... READ MORE

Australia’s most expensive suburbs revealed

by Francesca Krakue • 17 Feb 2016
Sydney has dominated the lists of Australia’s top 10 most expensive suburbs for houses and units, according to new... READ MORE

Industry body ‘frustrated’ by ASIC’s ‘misleading’ actions

by James Mitchell • 16 Feb 2016
An industry association has rushed to the defence of one of its members after they became a victim of regulatory action... READ MORE

Regulator's new funding model no concern for brokers: FBAA

by Huntley Mitchell • 16 Feb 2016

The FBAA has reassured brokers they will not be disadvantaged by planned changes to ASIC’s funding model.

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PLAN unveils new technology-driven event

by Reporter • 16 Feb 2016

PLAN Australia has launched a new PD day set to offer a dynamic digital learning opportunity for brokers.

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Bouris to share branding secrets with brokers

by James Mitchell • 16 Feb 2016
Industry pioneer Mark Bouris will this week explain to brokers how they can build their own personal brand to... READ MORE

Aussies becoming savvier savers

by Francesca Krakue • 16 Feb 2016

New research has revealed that Australians are now saving almost three times as much as they were 10 years ago.

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YBR raises home loan rates

by Huntley Mitchell • 15 Feb 2016

Yellow Brick Road (YBR) has increased the rates for one of its home loan products due to higher funding costs.

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Mortgage demand hits eight-year high

by James Mitchell • 15 Feb 2016
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates home loan demand surged significantly over the month of... READ MORE

One quick and easy way to boost referral business

by Emma Ryan • 15 Feb 2016

A leading aggregation group has identified how brokers can easily increase customer referrals.

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Financial stability yet to recover from GFC

by Francesca Krakue • 15 Feb 2016
The financial stability of Australians took a hit during the global financial crisis and has not returned to pre-GFC... READ MORE

Sydney buyers and sellers to 'meet in the middle'

by Reporter • 15 Feb 2016
Buyers and sellers in the NSW capital seem to be engaged in a power struggle, with both sides battling for supremacy... READ MORE

Removing commissions will ‘kill’ the industry

by Huntley Mitchell • 12 Feb 2016
The CEO of a Sydney brokerage has joined the industry debate on remuneration in the third-party channel, warning that a... READ MORE

New platform launched for SMSF trustees and investors

by Reporter • 12 Feb 2016
Sterling Publishing, creator of The Adviser, has launched a dedicated digital portal that will equip SMSF trustees and... READ MORE

Suncorp hosts sell-out broker event

by Emma Ryan • 12 Feb 2016
Suncorp Bank has hosted its first SME Masterclass Series for brokers looking to enter the small business lending... READ MORE

Financial comfort gap widens between young and old

by Francesca Krakue • 12 Feb 2016
The financial gap between younger and older generations has widened significantly since 2011, according to a recent... READ MORE

Sydney leads national auction market

by Reporter • 12 Feb 2016
Last weekend saw Sydney return to form with auction sales, according to data from property group APM... READ MORE

Broker strategy at centre of bank’s $15 million restructure

by James Mitchell • 11 Feb 2016
A regional bank has pointed to its broker distribution strategy to explain the bank's decision to invest $15 million in... READ MORE

Mortgage group records 350% growth in settlements

by James Mitchell • 11 Feb 2016

The finance arm of a national real estate group has reported a 350 per cent surge in settlements in 2015.

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Lender responds to ASIC penalty

by James Mitchell • 11 Feb 2016
An Australian lender forced to remove one of its loans from the market has defended the product and stressed that the... READ MORE

Business confidence slump continues

by Reporter • 11 Feb 2016
Business confidence has declined for a third consecutive month, but it remains above the level prior to Malcolm... READ MORE

Mortgage broker cops four-year ban

by James Mitchell • 10 Feb 2016

ASIC has banned a Melbourne mortgage broker for four years from engaging in any credit activities.

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Young broker turns Facebook into lead generator

by Georgia Brown • 10 Feb 2016
A young Sydney broker has generated an additional 30 leads per month using a social media campaign that targets Gen Y... READ MORE

Low rates no help for FHBs

by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Feb 2016
The current low interest rate environment is doing little to motivate first home buyers to enter the property market,... READ MORE

Better Business Summit to host over 4,000 guests

by Reporter • 10 Feb 2016
More than 4,000 industry professionals will attend The Adviser’s annual Better Business Summit, which kicks off in... READ MORE

GST rise will damage housing affordability: HIA

by Francesca Krakue • 10 Feb 2016
A proposed increase to the GST on new housing will reduce affordability and cost jobs, the Housing Industry Association... READ MORE

ASIC bans broking director

by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Feb 2016
ASIC has banned a director of two companies from engaging in credit activities and managing corporations for four... READ MORE
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