The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 5 March.
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Broker channel at new high for Dec quarter
The broker channel has recorded its highest ever market share result for the December quarter and the largest by-dollar value ever seen, according to the MFAA.
RBA announces rate decision for March
The central bank has made its official interest rate decision for the month of March.
Choice, FAST, PLAN join Loan Market Group
The Loan Market Group deal to acquire 100 per cent of the three broker aggregation businesses (Choice Aggregation Services, FAST and PLAN Australia) from National Australia Bank has officially finalised.
Proposed separation of ASIC/APRA oversight a ‘problem’: FBAA
The broker association has voiced “serious concerns” of splitting bank and non-bank oversight between APRA and ASIC under proposed credit reforms.
CAFBA urges Senate to protect business lending
The broker association has called on the Senate to ensure that any changes to lending laws provide a clear delineation between consumer and business lending, to prevent any roadblocks to lending to SMEs.
Network names new property management head
An industry veteran has jumped networks to take on a head of property management role with Harcourts Group Australia.
Another commercial agent jumps ship in Brisbane
In another big win for Agency HQ Commercial, the independent real estate business has nabbed yet another top agent from a major network.
China Desk set to service ‘imminent’ investor demand
Anticipating an influx of foreign investors from both mainland China and Hong Kong, The Agency is launching a national China Desk service under the leadership of agent Linda Wu.
Central Coast’s 2261 postcode swarmed by Sydney buyers
Sydney buyers have been flocking to one of NSW’s “best-kept secrets”, the Central Coast’s 2261 postcode region, a real estate brand revealed.
Highest and lowest vacancy rates across Australia’s cities
New data has shown which of Australia’s capital city suburbs have the highest and the lowest vacancy rates.
Here are the suburbs where it’s cheaper to buy than rent
As mortgage rates hit record lows, Aussies are increasingly wondering whether it’s cheaper to buy or rent.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 22-26 February]
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