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The Adviser’s roadshow a sell-out success
by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2014
The Adviser’s inaugural Better Business Summit roadshow will end on a high next Thursday with the Perth conference... READ MORE
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Westpac businesses report strong growth
by Nick Bendel • 17 Mar 2014
Westpac, St George, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA have reported 4.4 per cent growth in volumes and big jumps in new... READ MORE
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Property loving boomers forecast to keep buying
by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2014
Baby boomers are buying and upgrading property to get around pension rules, according to one research group. READ MORE
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Consumer confidence trending down
by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2014
Despite an increase of 3.5 per cent in the week ending 9 March, consumer confidence was down 2.2 per cent for the... READ MORE
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Star broker reveals common mistakes
by Nick Bendel • 14 Mar 2014
Complacent and controlling brokers are costing themselves sales, according to Queensland’s top loan writer. READ MORE
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Industry rejects govt claims about 'conflict of interest'
by Nick Bendel • 14 Mar 2014
Brokers have defended commissions after Australia’s assistant treasurer said they might not be in clients’ best... READ MORE
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Do you really need that new piece of tech?
by Nick Bendel • 14 Mar 2014
One technology vendor has offered some unusual advice for brokers: new technology is not always the answer. READ MORE
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New data makes case for low interest rates
by Staff Reporter • 14 Mar 2014
Interest rates look likely to remain low judging by the latest data on unemployment and inflation. READ MORE
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Asian investors eye Sydney and Melbourne
by Staff Reporter • 14 Mar 2014
Asian investment in Australia’s commercial property sector is continuing to rise, according to real estate group... READ MORE
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Conveyancer promises faster settlements
by Nick Bendel • 13 Mar 2014
Brokers have been promised quicker deals via a platform that links them with all the parties in the settlement... READ MORE
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$80m broker wins top award
by Nick Bendel • 13 Mar 2014
Matt Cunliffe has confirmed his status as one of the industry’s brightest young stars by being named Queensland’s... READ MORE
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Australians keep buying and building houses
by Staff Reporter • 13 Mar 2014
Home loan volumes are continuing to experience strong growth, although the investment market might be slowing. READ MORE
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Specialist lender launches pre-qualification tool
by Nick Bendel • 13 Mar 2014
Bluestone has launched a pre-qualification tool so brokers can quickly take their clients off the market. READ MORE
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House prices grow 13pc in 12 months
by Staff Reporter • 13 Mar 2014
An average metropolitan house now costs $600,000, following a year of strong price growth. READ MORE
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ASIC bans former banker
by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2014
ASIC has slapped a credit ban on a former Westpac employee who submitted fraudulent loan applications. READ MORE
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Are tougher lending rules on the way?
by Nick Bendel • 12 Mar 2014
Brokers fear they may write fewer loans if the Reserve Bank of Australia follows through on an idea to raise loan... READ MORE
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New credit laws start today... not that borrowers would know
by Nick Bendel • 12 Mar 2014
Australian consumers are mostly unaware of the changes to the new credit reporting rules that came into effect today. READ MORE
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Westpac 'back in the market and open for business'
by Nick Bendel • 12 Mar 2014
Westpac is expanding its team of relationship managers as part of a strategy to become “number one in service and... READ MORE
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Brokers key to our record volumes: CUA
by Nick Bendel • 12 Mar 2014
CUA has forecast that brokers will help drive “record levels of home loan issues” after reporting 5.2 per cent... READ MORE
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ATO reveals LRBA risk assessment
by Katarina Taurian • 12 Mar 2014
The ATO has revealed the level of risk it believes limited recourse borrowing arrangements pose to the SMSF sector. READ MORE
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Clients expect fee-for-service: customer service expert
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014
Brokers have been urged to follow the lead of other industries and charge for their services. READ MORE
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Lender unveils reverse mortgage
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014
Macquarie Bank has targeted retirees by releasing a reverse mortgage and an accommodation bond loan. READ MORE
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Australia’s best family suburb has median house price of $350K
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014
Hobart and Melbourne top the list for family-friendly living, according to a report by Aussie Home Loans and RP Data. READ MORE
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Outsourcing key to one brokerage’s success
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014
Two former Refund Home Loans brokers have outsourced their way to success after the collapse forced them to strike out... READ MORE
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WA firm sends out SOS to seachange brokers
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014
Picture a coastal lifestyle, a strong market and qualified leads – who wouldn’t want to work there? READ MORE