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Westpac makes another key third-party appointment
by Emma Ryan • 19 Feb 2016
The major bank has announced the appointment of a new state general manager for its third-party operations. READ MORE
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Capital gains tax rise won’t solve housing woes: HIA
by Reporter • 19 Feb 2016
The Labor Party’s plan to halve the capital gains tax (CGT) discount on investment properties will not fix the... READ MORE
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Property prices double in one capital
by Francesca Krakue • 19 Feb 2016
New figures have revealed that only one capital city has seen property values double in price over the past decade. READ MORE

Brokers sound alarm on industry’s greatest threat
by Francesca Krakue • 18 Feb 2016
Mortgage brokers have spoken out about an alarming and evolving threat driven by strong competition in home lending... READ MORE
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Flight attendants flocking to mortgage broking industry
by Francesca Krakue • 18 Feb 2016
An experienced broker and industry coach says most new entrants to the profession now have “no banking background... READ MORE
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Qld home to nation's top investment location
by Emma Ryan • 18 Feb 2016
A new report has named a Queensland city as Australia’s leading residential property investment location. READ MORE
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Aussie backs not-for-profit initiative
by Georgia Brown • 18 Feb 2016
Aussie CEO James Symond has thrown his support behind an Australian charity that provides food to people in need. READ MORE
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Australians ‘spending at will’
by Taylee Lewis & Tim Stewart • 18 Feb 2016
Almost half of all Australians admit living pay cheque to pay cheque in order to maintain a lifestyle that would have... READ MORE
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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
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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
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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. READ MORE
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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. READ MORE
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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