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Housing report calls for more ‘shovel-ready land’
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jul 2014
Governments have been accused of “policy failure” over the lack of available residential land and its impact on...READ MORE
ASIC forms task force to investigate one-stop shops
by Nick Bendel • 18 Jul 2014
ASIC has raised warnings about the conflicts of interest that can come with diversification following the... READ MORE
‘Valuations have been creeping up for mortgage books’
by Nick Bendel • 18 Jul 2014
Mortgage book values have been increasing and will continue to do so, according to one industry expert.
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Property expert talks up Indonesian market
by Huntley Mitchell • 18 Jul 2014
Increased interest from Indonesian investors in the Australian residential property market will boost the local... READ MORE
Another city sets house price record
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jul 2014
Melbourne has followed Adelaide’s lead by posting a new record median price in the June quarter.
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ING DIRECT cuts variable rate to 4.63pc
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jul 2014
ING DIRECT has unveiled a promotional rate of 4.63 per cent for new residential loans.
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Banks should be terrified of Coles mortgage play: data expert
by Nick Bendel • 17 Jul 2014
A move by Coles into the mortgage market has been tipped to be good for brokers, good for borrowers – but terrifying... READ MORE
RBA says rates will stay at 2.5pc for 12 more months
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jul 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has forecast that the cash rate will remain at a record-low 2.5 per cent for at least one... READ MORE
Govt inquiry sounds warning on negative gearing
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jul 2014
Property incentives have created a “significant source of risk” for the economy, according to the Financial System... READ MORE
New homebuilding providing ‘crucial economic dividend’
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jul 2014
New homebuilding has reached its highest level since 2010 after growing more than 20 per cent over the year.
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House prices reach record levels
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jul 2014
Adelaide house prices have reached record levels, although sales figures remain flat.
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New home loan product offers 'ongoing' 4.65pc rate
by Nick Bendel • 16 Jul 2014
CUA has unveiled a new variable home loan product with a 4.65 per cent 'ongoing' rate and a 100 per cent offset... READ MORE
Smaller banks call for levy on big four
by Nick Bendel • 16 Jul 2014
Australia’s smaller banks have criticised the Financial System Inquiry for describing the country’s banking system... READ MORE
Speculation grows about Coles move into mortgages
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jul 2014
Supermarket giant Coles has confirmed its move into financial services, which has added to industry speculation it... READ MORE
Property investment market continues to grow
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jul 2014
Australian investors have continued their dominance of the property market, as the percentage of investors has grown to... READ MORE
Business demand ‘positive’ despite poor credit figures
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jul 2014
There has been a dramatic fall in the growth of business credit, according to new research from Veda.
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Study needed to ‘bring clawback debate to an end’
by Nick Bendel • 15 Jul 2014
The FBAA has called for a study to settle once and for all why loans end prematurely and whether clawbacks are... READ MORE
Does it cost more to own or rent?
by Nick Bendel • 15 Jul 2014
A new research paper has found that renting is cheaper than buying for properties that are occupied for less than eight... READ MORE
Housing scorecard finds big surge in NSW
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2014
Western Australia has the strongest housing market in the country, while NSW has surged into second place, according to... READ MORE
Economist warns of new GFC in 2015
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2014
The World Competitiveness Center has predicted that a global financial crisis is likely, and not enough action is being... READ MORE
Adelaide Bank cuts fixed rates by 40 points
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2014
Adelaide Bank has dropped its SmartFix five-year fixed rate to an “historic low” of 5.34 per cent.
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Brokers reveal why they would switch aggregator
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2014
Younger brokers place greater emphasis on commissions than veterans, while women are more concerned about compliance... READ MORE
Brokers turn to business coach to run nine-office empire
by Nick Bendel • 14 Jul 2014
The trio that own nine Mortgage Choice franchises have paid tribute to their business coach after being recognised as... READ MORE
Two days left to become Australia’s smartest broker
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2014
A record number of brokers have entered the $5,000 annual competition that determines who has the industry’s sharpest... READ MORE
Housing finance declines in May
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2014
The case for leaving interest rates on hold has strengthened after new data showed housing finance commitments appear... READ MORE
CBA appoints respected judge to lead inquiry
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2014
The Commonwealth Bank has appointed former judge Ian Callinan as chairman of the bank’s independent review into the... READ MORE
Banks can afford bigger commissions, say brokers
by Nick Bendel • 11 Jul 2014
Brokers have given their verdict on the big four’s commission structures while also calling on all lenders to share... READ MORE
Third-party channel writing only 22pc of reverse mortgages
by Nick Bendel • 11 Jul 2014
An annual reverse mortgage report has revealed a large opening for brokers, even though the market has stalled.
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Loan Market boss calls for extra stamp duty for foreign investors
by John Bastick • 11 Jul 2014
The head of one of Australia’s top franchise groups has called on governments to impose an additional stamp duty on... READ MORE
Property confidence up in NSW, down in WA
by Staff Reporter • 11 Jul 2014
Confidence across the property sector remains buoyant despite signs that it is easing, according to a survey conducted... READ MORE
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