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Negative gearing debate continues to fire
by Staff reporter • 22 Apr 2015
The Housing Industry Association has released research contradicting the argument that negative gearing is dominated by... READ MORE
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Record-high rents set to keep rising
by Elyse Perrau • 22 Apr 2015
Rents in most capital cities remained at all-time highs over the March quarter, despite increased supply from investors... READ MORE
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Rate cut looms as consumer confidence falls
by Staff reporter • 22 Apr 2015
Westpac has reported a decrease in consumer confidence, which the bank describes as “a disappointing result”. READ MORE
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Broker strategy sees bank lift commissions
by Staff reporter • 21 Apr 2015
One bank has announced an increase in broker commissions as part of an overall revamp of its third-party service... READ MORE
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Elite broker shares secrets of joining ‘top 1 per cent’
by Huntley Mitchell • 21 Apr 2015
One of the industry’s best brokers has created a new website to share his lead generation and social media... READ MORE
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Rule changes 'would pull the rug' from Sydney market
by Nick Bendel • 21 Apr 2015
Sydney could be just one piece of new regulation away from experiencing a significant drop in property price growth. READ MORE
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New home starts jump 17.9pc to record highs
by Staff reporter • 21 Apr 2015
A record level of home building during 2014 has been helped by a rise in apartment living. READ MORE
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COBA calls for govt to focus on reform
by Staff reporter • 21 Apr 2015
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) is calling on the federal government to pursue the Financial System... READ MORE
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Australia’s top major lender revealed
by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Apr 2015
Mortgage brokers have once again left their feedback on the products, service, technology and remuneration offered by... READ MORE
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Real-time income checks to become a reality
by Staff reporter • 20 Apr 2015
A new automated loan tool could mean faster turnarounds for brokers and their clients. READ MORE
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La Trobe appoints new executives
by Staff reporter • 20 Apr 2015
La Trobe has announced a string of changes to its senior executive team. READ MORE
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Negative gearing debate ‘shrouded in myth’
by Elyse Perrau • 20 Apr 2015
A lobby group has attacked several “myths” surrounding negative gearing, including the widespread belief that... READ MORE
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MFAA represents industry on regulation
by Staff reporter • 20 Apr 2015
The MFAA attended the federal government’s Regulator Performance Framework briefing last week to discuss key issues... READ MORE
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Mortgage manager defends developer kickbacks
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Apr 2015
The head of a mortgage management group has defended incentives paid by property developers to brokers after mainstream... READ MORE
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Homeloans keeps rate cuts coming
by Staff reporter • 17 Apr 2015
Homeloans has announced its fourth rate cut in as many weeks, slashing prices on its speciality range of home loan... READ MORE
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Property lobby reveals 5-point plan to boost affordability
by Staff reporter • 17 Apr 2015
State governments have been urged to address the “chronic undersupply” of housing if they want to make property... READ MORE
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Non-major names new broker head
by Staff reporter • 17 Apr 2015
ME Bank has announced the appointment of Lino Pelaccia to the role of general manager of brokers. READ MORE
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‘Know your clients’, says Sirianni
by Staff reporter • 17 Apr 2015
Smartline executive director Joe Sirianni says brokers should take the time to get to know their clients, to get the... READ MORE
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Major bank doubles elite broker numbers
by James Mitchell • 16 Apr 2015
One of Australia’s major lenders has doubled the number of brokers in its elite segments over the past year. READ MORE
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Regional brokers to be recognised at Australian Broking Awards
by Huntley Mitchell • 16 Apr 2015
The category line-up for The Adviser’s Australian Broking Awards has been expanded to reward top brokers who were... READ MORE
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FBAA set to make CPD more accessible
by Staff reporter • 16 Apr 2015
The FBAA has signed a “landmark deal” with CPD platform CPDone in a bid to make professional development more... READ MORE
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Business confidence picks up
by Staff reporter • 16 Apr 2015
The latest business survey by NAB Business shows conditions have improved throughout parts of Australia. READ MORE
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Suncorp names new CEO
by Staff reporter • 16 Apr 2015
Suncorp Group this week announced the appointment of Michael Cameron to the position of group CEO and managing... READ MORE
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Google change could leave broker websites behind
by Huntley Mitchell • 15 Apr 2015
More than half of mortgage broking websites face becoming outdated after Google announced it will be changing the way... READ MORE
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Lender flags fraud concerns
by Staff reporter • 15 Apr 2015
Brokers and lenders need to be better equipped to prevent fraud as “deceptive applicants” become savvier, according... READ MORE