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Investors bring heightened risk
by Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2013
The increased proportion of investors in the property market could potentially heighten the risks associated with a... READ MORE
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Real estate group breaks $1bn barrier
by Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2013
November proved to be the biggest month in the history of one of Australia’s largest and oldest real estate brands. READ MORE
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New high LVR product to take on mortgage insurers
by Staff Reporter • 6 Dec 2013
One of Australia’s leading non-bank lenders has launched a new high LVR product with no LMI, no credit scoring and no... READ MORE
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European banks fined record amount
by Staff Reporter • 6 Dec 2013
Eight finance groups in Europe have been fined a record amount after rigging the Euribor and Japanese yen Tibor... READ MORE
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Brisbane market jumps in sub-$1m bracket
by Steven Cross • 6 Dec 2013
The Brisbane property market is making a staggering recovery, with the sub-$1 million price bracket leading the way. READ MORE
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Shortage of stock driving 'bubble talk'
by Vivienne Kelly • 6 Dec 2013
A shortage in stock for sale across the country has driven up prices in several capital cities, creating the idea of a... READ MORE
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Solid start predicted for housing market in 2014
by Staff Reporter • 6 Dec 2013
The property market is set for a solid 2014, according to Australian Property Monitors’ state of the market Report. READ MORE
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Flawed data skews home buyer perception
by Steven Cross • 5 Dec 2013
Questionable data and extensive media coverage of a decline in first home buyers has given Australians an inaccurate... READ MORE
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No market let up before Christmas
by Michael Masterman & Stacey Moseley • 5 Dec 2013
Record housing market activity is set to keep brokers busy in the lead-up to Christmas, according to a leading property... READ MORE
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Consumers on a free data ride
by Stacey Moseley • 5 Dec 2013
Consumers will have greater access to property sales information, with one of the nation's leading portal websites... READ MORE
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'Comfort' in property investment: Homeloans
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2013
The ‘comfort factor’ is a primary reason for Australians investing in property rather than shares, according to a... READ MORE
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Specialist lender nets mortgage fund award
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2013
La Trobe Financial’s Pooled Mortgages Option has been awarded Best Mortgage Fund in Australia 2014 by Money... READ MORE
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Diversified brokers to bolster profits in 2014
by Steven Cross • 4 Dec 2013
An improving economy will prove beneficial for brokers who have diversified into equipment and motor vehicle finance... READ MORE
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Increase in affordability not enough
by Michael Masterman • 4 Dec 2013
First home buyers are still suffering despite improved housing affordability, according to the latest Adelaide... READ MORE
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Demand for fixed-rate loans soaring
by Staff Reporter • 4 Dec 2013
Demand for fixed-rate loans is at a six-year high, with almost one third of all loans written in November being... READ MORE
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Stock on market up in November
by Staff Reporter • 4 Dec 2013
Residential property listings increased substantially during November, according to SQM Research. READ MORE
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Brisbane and Adelaide set for growth: RP Data
by Staff Reporter • 4 Dec 2013
Brisbane and Adelaide's housing markets are expected to outperform all other capital cities, moving into 2014,... READ MORE
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RBA rate announcement - Dec 2013
by Steven Cross and Stacey Moseley • 3 Dec 2013
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its last board meeting of the year. READ MORE
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Soaring investor market prime for brokers
by Steven Cross • 3 Dec 2013
Almost 40 per cent of all mortgages written in November were for investors, highlighting the importance of this... READ MORE
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Building approvals down
by Staff Reporter • 3 Dec 2013
Residential building approvals eased slightly in October, from a three and a half year high in September, according to... READ MORE
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Melbourne and Sydney markets have peaked: RP Data
by Stefanie Garber • 3 Dec 2013
Growth in the Sydney and Melbourne property markets may have peaked, according to RP Data senior research analyst... READ MORE
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A passion for business is key to broker success
by Michael Masterman • 3 Dec 2013
A passion for running a small business is the most important attribute for new brokers, according to the head of... READ MORE
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NSW and VIC withstand super auction weekend
by Brendan Wong • 3 Dec 2013
A high volume of listings across Sydney and Melbourne presented a challenge to the market, but both capital cities... READ MORE
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Don't rely on commissions: CEO
by Steven Cross & Michael Masterman • 2 Dec 2013
Brokers shouldn’t rely on increased commissions to improve their profitability, according to the head of a leading... READ MORE
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Top young brokers celebrated
by Michael Masterman & Stacey Moseley • 2 Dec 2013
Australia’s top young brokers gathered in Sydney on Friday to celebrate The Adviser’s Young Broker of the Year... READ MORE