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Borrowers must reassess market outlook: adviser
by Brendan Wong • 31 Dec 2013
Despite recent predictions of a bleak future for the housing market and the economy, circumstances are not as bad as...READ MORE
The 10 stories that made 2013
by The Adviser • 31 Dec 2013
A lot has happened in the past 12 months and The Adviser has compiled the 10 biggest stories, as decided by our... READ MORE
Speak to 480 clients next year, says coach
by • 30 Dec 2013
Brokers should call no fewer than eight new clients per week, a leading coach has said.
READ MOREOver 11 per cent of re-sales record loss
by Staff Reporter • 30 Dec 2013
Of all residential property re-sales in the 2013 September quarter, 11.1 per cent recorded a gross loss from the... READ MORE
Convicted money launderer dishes out ethical advice
by • 24 Dec 2013
He spent 22 months behind bars and now he is offering up financial advice.
READ MOREAuction market concludes on a high
by Brendan Wong • 24 Dec 2013
Sydney and Melbourne’s record-breaking auctions have come to an end for the year, with both cities recording solid... READ MORE
Brokers not switching off over Xmas
by Steven Cross • 23 Dec 2013
Four out of five brokers plan on working over the Christmas break, according to a recent survey.
READ MOREGenerous brokers support kids at Christmas
by Staff Reporter • 23 Dec 2013
Loan Market brokers have collected more than 200 gifts for underprivileged children as part of Ray White’s ‘Little... READ MORE
Valuation industry hits back
by Steven Cross • 20 Dec 2013
The valuation industry has claimed it is 'heavily recruiting' to meet the demands of brokers after a top broker hit out... READ MORE
Strong listings for final weekend of auctions
by Staff Reporter • 20 Dec 2013
Sydney and Melbourne’s auction markets are set to finish on a high, with a surge in properties set to go under the... READ MORE
Markets set for strong 2014
by Staff Reporter • 20 Dec 2013
Investors have missed the opportunity to take advantage of capital growth in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, according to... READ MORE
Aussie helping Aussies at Christmas
by Staff Reporter • 20 Dec 2013
Australia’s largest mortgage broker, Aussie, has teamed up with nine charities to help feed thousands of the needy... READ MORE
Auction clearance rates 'flawed and biased', says analyst
by Brendan Wong • 19 Dec 2013
Methodologies for measuring auction clearance rates have come under scrutiny after a financial analyst slammed them as... READ MORE
Big bank satisfaction up after rate cuts
by Staff Reporter • 19 Dec 2013
After eight interest rate cuts in two years, consumer satisfaction with the big banks is at its highest level in almost... READ MORE
Broader focus to SA First Homebuyer assistance
by Staff Reporter • 19 Dec 2013
HomeStart Finance is looking to help more South Australians into home ownership sooner after reporting strong financial... READ MORE
Firstmac bolsters team
by Staff Reporter • 19 Dec 2013
A veteran of Firstmac has taken the helm of broker distribution, with aims to expand the business in 2014.
READ MORESpecialist lender breaks into prime market
by Stacey Moseley and Steven Cross • 18 Dec 2013
A specialist lender has revealed plans to break into the prime market next year, with a sharp rate and a same-day... READ MORE
New white label service is industry first for brokers
by Staff Reporter • 18 Dec 2013
One of Australia's leading asset lenders has introduced a white label service for personal asset lending.
READ MOREAussie calls for government intervention
by Staff Reporter • 18 Dec 2013
The number of first-time buyers will continue to decline in 2014, with one senior industry stakeholder calling on the... READ MORE
Dollar remains 'uncomfortably high': RBA
by Staff Reporter • 18 Dec 2013
The minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s December board meeting reveal a continued easing bias, with the... READ MORE
Valuation system stretched to breaking point
by Steven Cross • 17 Dec 2013
Valuers are overworked and brokers locked out of the valuation process, according to one top broker.
READ MORENAB Broker sets sights on a stellar 2014
by • 17 Dec 2013
NAB Broker has bolstered its credit team and announced plans to follow up with another 30 roles in the New... READ MORE
Western Sydney agents turning buyers away
by Staff Reporter • 17 Dec 2013
A western Sydney market has become so strong that real estate agents have been forced to turn away prospective buyers,... READ MORE
Melbourne bounces back, Sydney survives
by Brendan Wong • 17 Dec 2013
Sydney and Melbourne buyers at auction were spoilt for choice over the weekend as vendors rushed to sell before the... READ MORE
Broker recruits through voicemail screening
by Steven Cross • 16 Dec 2013
An 'outside the box' recruitment strategy has not only given one brokerage a great employee, but has also netted... READ MORE
National licensing for estate agents dumped
by Stacey Moseley • 16 Dec 2013
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has decided to disband the National Occupational Licensing Authority... READ MORE
High hopes at Westpac
by • 16 Dec 2013
A major bank is expecting to see lending growth in the new year.
READ MOREJanuary 'best' time to buy
by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2013
January 2014 will be a buyers’ market and investors should make “lower than usual offers”, according to a... READ MORE
RBA unconstrained by housing boom
by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2013
Australia’s current monetary policy setting has not been constrained by the risk of an overheating property market,... READ MORE
New franchise group to exploit 'untapped lead source'
by Steven Cross • 13 Dec 2013
The founder of the financial services divisions of two of Australia’s top real estate companies has launched an... READ MORE

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