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Lender backs commission change

by Steven Cross • 23 Sep 2013
St George Bank has defended recent changes to its commission structure, as well as letting brokers know that there have...READ MORE

Delay in FHOG changes

by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2013
A delay in changes to the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) is good for many new buyers, according to the Real Estate... READ MORE

Units offering investors better value

by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2013
Capital city units are now offering investors greater value for money than houses, according to RP Data research... READ MORE

Brokerage makes ASX list

by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2013

One of Australia's largest brokerage groups has been included in the S&P/ASX 300 Index.

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Abandon commission structures for new entrants: Top broker

by Stacey Moseley • 20 Sep 2013
In order to keep young recruits in the industry, principals need to discard the commission-only structure and instead... READ MORE

Suburban markets outperform CBD

by Staff Reporter • 20 Sep 2013

Office markets in North Sydney and Parramatta are improving, new data shows.

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Strong auctions to continue this weekend

by Brendan Wong • 20 Sep 2013
Melbourne and Sydney are set for another heated weekend of auctions following last weekend’s strong results which saw... READ MORE

RBA urged to keep rates low

by Michael Masterman • 20 Sep 2013
Restrained investment and soft labour demand show a continuing need for a low official cash rate, according to... READ MORE

Countdown on for Young Broker of the Year

by Staff Reporter • 20 Sep 2013
With submissions for The Adviser’s Young Broker of the Year 2013 now open, the countdown is on to discover which... READ MORE

Financial institutions hindering economy

by Michael Masterman • 19 Sep 2013
The Australian economy is too reliant on the financial services sector, according to Michael McAlary, chief executive... READ MORE

CPD hours awarded to summit delegates

by Staff Reporter • 19 Sep 2013
It was confirmed today that as well as delivering cutting edge sales and marketing strategies, the Better Business... READ MORE

No housing bubble: RBA

by Steven Cross • 19 Sep 2013
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has quashed concerns raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that a housing... READ MORE

First home buyer activity skyrockets

by Staff Reporter • 19 Sep 2013
First home buyers are leading the charge for property, with new data suggesting the same amount of first timers have... READ MORE

Real estate network expands finance arm

by Staff Reporter • 19 Sep 2013

A major real estate network is expanding its home loans division, opening new offices nationally.

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Broker jailed for $1.3m tax fraud

by Steven Cross • 18 Sep 2013
A broker has been sentenced to more than six years behind bars after he stole his client’s details to defraud the... READ MORE

RBA joins chorus on lax lending standards

by Steven Cross • 18 Sep 2013
The Reserve Bank (RBA) has warned Australian lenders that in a low interest rate environment, lending standards must be... READ MORE

Technology won’t hit brokers' market share

by Stacey Moseley & Michael Masterman • 18 Sep 2013
Advances in technology will not cost brokers business, according to NAB’s executive general manager, growth... READ MORE

Sydney housing to boom in 2014

by Staff Reporter • 18 Sep 2013
Australia’s housing market recovery is set to accelerate next year, with Sydney to experience significant price rises... READ MORE

First home buyers on the move

by Staff Reporter • 18 Sep 2013

First home buyers are on the move, according to IMB Building Society.

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Macquarie shakes off negative perception

by Stacey Moseley • 17 Sep 2013
Macquarie Bank, which left third party lending behind during the global financial crisis (GFC), appears to have shaken... READ MORE

NSW and VIC continue strong auction performances

by • 17 Sep 2013
Sydney and Melbourne have continued to record strong auction clearance rates over the weekend despite a higher number... READ MORE

Brokers need to work with planners, says US guru

by Stacey Moseley • 17 Sep 2013
In order to create a more advice-based relationship with consumers, brokers should be working more closely with... READ MORE

Property continues to surge post-election

by Steven Cross • 17 Sep 2013
Lending activity and house prices continued their steady climb in the week following the federal election, new data... READ MORE

Infrastructure to strengthen market

by Reporter • 17 Sep 2013

The Australian property market is experiencing its best September in years, Raine&Horne has reported.

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Bank lifts commissions

by Staff Reporter • 16 Sep 2013

A non-major bank is offering brokers 0.65 per cent commission upfront for a limited time.

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Train your mind to succeed: war hero

by Stacey Moseley • 16 Sep 2013
More than 100 industry professionals sat in awe at a recent ING DIRECT luncheon, hearing the story of Victoria Cross... READ MORE

Fight for RHG erupts in war of words

by Steven Cross • 16 Sep 2013
Resimac and Pepper Australia last week locked horns in a fight for the former RAMS loan book,... READ MORE

Investors to drive market growth

by Michael Masterman • 16 Sep 2013

Investors are set to drive growth in the residential property market, according to brokers.

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Brokers outsource 'low paying activities'

by Michael Masterman • 16 Sep 2013

Brokers nationwide are outsourcing back-office operations in an attempt to improve efficiency.

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Brokers decide top bank

by Stacey Moseley • 13 Sep 2013
For the second year in a row, ING DIRECT has been ranked number one in the The Adviser’s Third Party Banking Report... READ MORE
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