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CPI shows impact of investor activity on rents
by Reporter • 2 May 2016
The latest consumer price index (CPI) figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the impact of increased... READ MORE
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ANZ third-party boss steps down

by James Mitchell • 29 Apr 2016
The head of broker distribution for a big four bank has stepped down from his position following a significant... READ MORE

Industry boss says turnaround times have failed to improve
by Francesca Krakue and James Mitchell • 29 Apr 2016
A respected mortgage broking industry figure says talk of “data and digital” has failed to improve the customer... READ MORE
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eChoice expands broker support team
by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Apr 2016
Boutique aggregator eChoice has announced the appointment of a new BDM for its operations in New South Wales and the... READ MORE
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Brokers to gain competitive advantage with social media
by Reporter • 29 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers are set to discover how they can integrate social media strategies into their business to retain... READ MORE
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HIA welcomes negative gearing decision
by Reporter • 29 Apr 2016
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says the federal government’s decision to leave negative gearing unchanged... READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 MORE

Spotlight 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
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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
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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 event. READ MORE
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'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 MORE
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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 survey. READ MORE

Deloitte 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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