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Rising population to drive apartment growth

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2014

Population growth and foreign investment will ensure inner-city apartments deliver solid returns over the next 50...READ MORE

Outer city regions offer best investment returns: study

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2014

Outer city regions provide the best investment opportunities, according to new research by an online property... READ MORE

Jeff Kennett urges brokers to focus on mental health

by Nick Bendel • 28 Jul 2014

Beyondblue has called for the industry to have a discussion about mental health, with a majority of brokers saying they... READ MORE

Another lender cuts fixed rates

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2014

Homeloans has become the fourth lender in a week to cut its fixed rates after announcing a cut of 18 basis... READ MORE

Nothing to fear from rising interest rates: Shane Oliver

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2014

Prominent economist Shane Oliver has told people not to panic over rising interest rates and forecast that the next... READ MORE

Loan Market hires senior Ray White executive

by Nick Bendel • 28 Jul 2014

Loan Market has hired a Ray White executive to help improve its real estate referral network and ease the transition to... READ MORE

Australia’s top 10 most expensive suburbs revealed

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2014

A new analysis has uncovered which suburbs across the country have the most expensive rents.

Brokers fire up after dramatic rate cuts

by Nick Bendel • 25 Jul 2014

Big bank rate cuts have given the industry the perfect excuse to reengage with clients – and one broker has already... READ MORE

Industry event of the year sold out

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jul 2014

With more than three weeks to go before the Australian Broking Awards, The Adviser has today confirmed that the event... READ MORE

Bluestone makes it easier for brokers to say yes to clients

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jul 2014

Bluestone has eased its lending rules and extended its $0 application fee offer in response to an “increased demand... READ MORE

Big banks to remain dominant despite low switching costs: analyst

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jul 2014

Australia’s big four have such a dominant market position that they have little to fear from regional banks,... READ MORE

Residential building confidence hits six-year high

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jul 2014

Construction confidence has grown during the past 12 months, with plenty of work in the pipeline, according to new... READ MORE

Westpac and NAB match CBA rate cuts

by Staff Reporter • 24 Jul 2014

Westpac and NAB have responded almost immediately after Commonwealth Bank unveiled the lowest five-year fixed rate in... READ MORE

Fierce competition driving better broker service: CBA

by Nick Bendel • 24 Jul 2014

Fierce lender competition has delivered brokers better commissions, turnaround times and sales support, according to... READ MORE

Federal inquiry set to maintain big four ‘stranglehold’, warns...

by Staff Reporter • 24 Jul 2014

The Financial System Inquiry looks unlikely to challenge the “protectionist attitudes towards banks in Australia”,... READ MORE

Property experts weigh into buying versus renting debate

by Elyse Perrau • 24 Jul 2014

Australian property market experts have highlighted holes in a Reserve Bank of Australia report that pointed to renting... READ MORE

Sydney house prices jump 17pc to new record high

by Staff Reporter • 24 Jul 2014

Sydney has become the latest city to post a housing record after the median price grew by $118,000 over the... READ MORE