Advertisement
Powered by MOMENTUM MEDIA
lawyers weekly logo

Breaking News

default image

LVRs drop as investor activity increases
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2014

Average LVRs have fallen to their lowest levels since June 2012, according to the latest AFG Mortgage Index.

READ MORE
default image

Leading brokerage launches recruitment drive
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2014
A leading brokerage is embarking on an aggressive recruitment drive to capitalise on anticipated positive market... READ MORE
default image

Leading brokers wary of outsourcing
by • 13 Jan 2014
Many brokers are dubious about outsourcing their business activity – except when it comes to marketing... READ MORE
default image

Commercial market jumps 94pc
by • 13 Jan 2014
Sales transactions in the commercial property market almost doubled in the fourth quarter of 2013 from the figure 12... READ MORE
default image

Housing credit growth up slightly
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2014
Housing credit growth remained subdued in November 2013, increasing by just 0.5 per cent to be up by 5.1 per cent for... READ MORE
default image

Brisbane tipped to overtake southern capitals
by Brendan Wong • 13 Jan 2014
Despite being overshadowed by Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane is tipped to take the lead as the country’s strongest... READ MORE
default image

Strong growth recorded in new home sales
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2014
Representing a positive indicator for residential housing construction, new home sales posted strong growth of 7.5 per... READ MORE
default image

ASIC let off for unlicensed business
by • 10 Jan 2014
Despite showing little mercy to brokers for minor transgressions, ASIC has allowed a collections agency in breach of... READ MORE
default image

RTO rebrands, offers VET FEE-HELP training
by Staff Reporter • 10 Jan 2014
A leading financial services and mortgage broking registered training organisation (RTO) has rebranded as it aims to... READ MORE
default image

Silver lining to poor housing data
by • 10 Jan 2014
Despite a minor setback in November, residential building approvals are continuing to track favourably, according to... READ MORE
default image

'No Application Fee' campaign extended
by Staff Reporter • 10 Jan 2014
A leading non-bank lender has announced an extension to its ‘No Application Fee’ campaign on all full doc and low... READ MORE
default image

BoM announces new state manager
by Staff Reporter • 10 Jan 2014
The Bank of Melbourne (BoM) has announced a new state manager, mortgage broking for the bank's Victorian... READ MORE
default image

Top broker refuses to do house calls
by • 9 Jan 2014
Australia’s top broker has claimed that part of his success stems from never visiting a client outside his... READ MORE
default image

Evolution of financial services recorded
by Staff Reporter • 9 Jan 2014

Mortgage brokers and financial planners will soon have access to convergence data never before seen.

READ MORE
default image

Residential activity driving growth in construction
by Michael Masterman • 9 Jan 2014
Construction activity recorded its third consecutive month of expansion in December, according to the seasonally... READ MORE
default image

Consumer confidence starts New Year higher
by Staff Reporter • 9 Jan 2014
Consumer confidence rose strongly in the first week of 2014, according to the Roy Morgan Weekly Consumer Confidence... READ MORE
default image

Job vacancies hit eight-year low
by • 9 Jan 2014
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show job vacancies hit an eight-year low in the November... READ MORE
default image

Aggregator beefs up lending panel
by • 8 Jan 2014
One aggregator has ramped up its broker offering by announcing the addition of two non-major lenders to its... READ MORE
default image

Predicted growth for Sydney suburbs
by Staff Reporter • 8 Jan 2014

While many Sydney suburbs performed strongly last year, recent findings indicate some are yet to take off.

READ MORE
default image

Brisbane market predicted to take off
by Stefanie Garber • 8 Jan 2014
The Brisbane property market is set to prosper, largely due to the strength of the local council, according to a... READ MORE
default image

Stock levels down in December
by Brendan Wong • 8 Jan 2014

Residential property listings across the country fell during the month of December, according to new figures.

READ MORE
default image

FBAA smartphone app available to all
by Staff Reporter • 8 Jan 2014
After a successful but limited ‘soft launch’, the FBAA yesterday released its industry first app to brokers and the... READ MORE
default image

Brokers to cash in on Chinese investor boom
by • 7 Jan 2014
Brokers are looking for new avenues to international property investors as a new report suggests they will play a major... READ MORE
default image

Demand for fixed-rate products surges
by Staff Reporter • 7 Jan 2014
Demand for fixed-rate home loans is at its highest point since March 2008, according to data from one of the... READ MORE
default image

1 in 3 brokers to work beyond retirement
by Steven Cross • 6 Jan 2014
Half of Australians believe the ideal age to retire is between 60 and 69, however new research suggests a third of... READ MORE
default image

NSW revamps regional grants
by Brendan Wong • 6 Jan 2014
The NSW government has decided to revamp its grants, encouraging city-based residents to relocate to regional... READ MORE
default image

Home values rise almost 10pc
by • 3 Jan 2014
Home values grew by 9.8 per cent during 2013 after a last-minute surge boosted the growth rate to its highest level in... READ MORE
default image

Health and finance top resolutions list
by Staff Reporter • 3 Jan 2014
Almost half of all Australians made a New Year’s resolution, and while physical health was still the most common,... READ MORE
default image

Brokers against bank-owned aggregators
by Steven Cross and Michael Masterman • 2 Jan 2014
While a number of senior industry professionals have lauded the decision by some lenders to acquire aggregators,... READ MORE
default image

Retirement costs more than most think
by Staff Reporter • 2 Jan 2014
Australians have unrealistic expectations about what their ideal lifestyle will cost them in retirement, according to... READ MORE
magazine
Read the latest issue of The Adviser magazine!
The Adviser is the number one magazine for Australia's finance and mortgage brokers. The publications delivers news, analysis, business intelligence, sales and marketing strategies, research and key target reports to an audience of professional mortgage and finance brokers
Read more
theadviser logo

OUR PLATFORMS AND BRANDS

EVENTS AND SUMMITS

LEARNING AND EDUCATION

MOMENTUM MARKETS NETWORK

LINKS

STAY CONNECTED

Become a free member to receive breaking news direct to your inbox each day.