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Over 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
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Convicted money launderer dishes out ethical advice
by Stacey Moseley • 24 Dec 2013
He spent 22 months behind bars and now he is offering up financial advice. READ MORE
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Auction 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
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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 MORE
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Generous 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 MORE
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Specialist 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
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Aussie 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
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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 MORE
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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
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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 MORE
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NAB Broker sets sights on a stellar 2014
by Steven Cross • 17 Dec 2013
NAB Broker has bolstered its credit team and announced plans to follow up with another 30 roles in the New Year. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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High hopes at Westpac
by Steven Cross • 16 Dec 2013
A major bank is expecting to see lending growth in the new year. READ MORE
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January '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