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Poll reveals industry split on associations
by Kylie Purcell • 18 Jun 2014

A recent poll has revealed that there is a split within the industry on how brokers view their associations.

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Australia’s smartest broker is…?
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jun 2014
Hundreds of brokers are set to compete in the annual competition that settles the age-old argument of who has the... READ MORE
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Regional brokerage consolidates under national name
by Kylie Purcell • 18 Jun 2014
One expanding brokerage has announced plans to consolidate six businesses, move into larger premises and change... READ MORE
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RBA forecasts low interest rates and improving jobs data
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jun 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has confirmed the popular view that interest rates will remain at record lows for the... READ MORE
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Mortgage group expands BDM network
by Nick Bendel • 18 Jun 2014
Loan Market has recruited two extra BDMs as part of its strategy to “achieve consistent growth above... READ MORE
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Surprise results in Top 25 Brokerages list
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jun 2014
This year’s Top 25 Brokerages list has thrown up several surprises, with five new entrants and nine firms coming from... READ MORE
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Yellow Brick Road signs $12m debt deal
by Nick Bendel • 17 Jun 2014
Yellow Brick Road has signed an expanded debt agreement to help fund its acquisition of Vow Financial and one other... READ MORE
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Govt cuts foreign real estate buyers out of the loop
by Nick Bendel • 17 Jun 2014

New South Wales will no longer allow foreign buyers to access its $5,000 New Home Grant.

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Building approaches record levels as renovations bounce back
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jun 2014
New home building will record significant increases in 2014, but will slow down in 2015 and 2016, according to recent... READ MORE
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Finance growth shows no signs of slowing
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jun 2014

Housing finance has recorded big jumps over the past year – but commercial finance has done even better.

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Australian Broking Awards finalists announced
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jun 2014
The calibre of finalists for the 2014 Australian Broking Awards reveals that this year’s event will be the most... READ MORE
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Industry figures raise big bucks by going homeless
by Nick Bendel • 16 Jun 2014
Brokers and bankers throughout Australia have so far raised more than $110,000 as they prepare to highlight the... READ MORE
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ASIC claims scalp in $660m Banksia collapse
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jun 2014
ASIC has announced a five-year ban for one of the people connected to the $660 million collapse of Banksia Financial... READ MORE
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Real estate ‘frenzy’ has finished: SQM Research
by Steven Cross • 16 Jun 2014
The housing market is losing steam and is heading into more stable territory, according to new data about stock on... READ MORE
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Govt criticised for being ‘out of touch with property market’
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jun 2014
The real estate lobby has joined brokers in calling for the NSW government to extend its first home owner grant to... READ MORE
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Broker strikes gold with $60m deal
by Nick Bendel • 13 Jun 2014
One award-winning broker is aiming to write $180 million of loans in 2014 after settling a record $59.6 million... READ MORE
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Cheaper mortgages could cost borrowers dear: FBAA
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jun 2014
Borrowers should be wary of “abnormally low” interest rates that may follow the European Central Bank's decision to... READ MORE
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Aggregator reveals pros and cons of social media
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jun 2014
Social media can boost a broker’s business but can also be a “cruel mistress” if mishandled, according to one... READ MORE
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Australia not the lucky country for house prices
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jun 2014
New international data show that only two other developed countries have historically higher house prices than... READ MORE
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Clarification - Tim Brown
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jun 2014
An article published yesterday by The Adviser took an extract from a column written by Tim Brown for the next issue of... READ MORE
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RBA tells businesses to go digital or risk ‘extinction’
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jun 2014
Businesses including the finance industry must adapt to changes in the digital sphere or risk going extinct, the... READ MORE
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Don't be reliant on trail: Tim Brown
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2014
Vow Financial chief executive Tim Brown has urged brokers to reduce their reliance on trail commission to ensure... READ MORE
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More generous first home owner’s grant fails to impress brokers
by Nick Bendel • 12 Jun 2014
Brokers have reacted with a mix of indifference and derision after NSW made it easier for new buyers to access a... READ MORE
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Brokers need to properly understand MFAA: Steve Kane
by John Bastick • 12 Jun 2014
Some brokers dislike the MFAA because they don’t properly understand it, according to NAB Broker general manager... READ MORE
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Market remains strong in most capital cities

by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2014
Australian house prices have grown strongly during the past year, although two cities have recorded quarterly... READ MORE
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Banking battle to continue on TV screens
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2014
Australia’s smaller banks have taken the fight to the big four with a national TV campaign calling for a “stronger,... READ MORE
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Mentors warned to stop ‘ripping off’ new brokers
by Nick Bendel • 11 Jun 2014
Some mentors are “ripping off” new brokers by charging $1,000 per month while delivering little in return,... READ MORE
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Star brokers want to create ‘Chinese Aussie Home Loans’
by Nick Bendel • 11 Jun 2014
One fast-rising brokerage has taken the first steps to creating its own franchise group in the Chinese... READ MORE
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Software survey to measure key profitability focus
by Staff Reporter • 11 Jun 2014
The Adviser’s annual Software and Technology Report will reveal whether brokers have started accessing greater value... READ MORE
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More grim news for first home buyers
by Staff Reporter • 11 Jun 2014
First home buyer numbers have taken a big fall in the past year, according to the Australian Bureau of... READ MORE
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