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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
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Non-major appoints new CEO
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2013
BankSA has announced the appointment of Nick Reade as its new chief executive. READ MORE
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Houses outperform units in capitals
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2013
Detached houses have now overtaken units as the best performers across the capital city property markets, according to... READ MORE
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Mortgage processing firm invests in tech company
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2013
First Mortgage Services (FMS) has announced it has made a strategic investment in Australian software company Mogo... READ MORE
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Mortgage Choice fined over advertising claims
by Steven Cross • 29 Nov 2013
One of Australia’s largest broker franchise groups has been fined by ASIC for false advertising. READ MORE
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Banks recognised for innovation
by Staff Reporter • 29 Nov 2013
The banking sector is leading the way in innovation, with three major banks ranked in the top 15 in BRW’s most... READ MORE
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Pre-Christmas rush to hit auction market
by Brendan Wong • 29 Nov 2013
Christmas may be just a few weeks away but the auction market shows no signs of slowing down as sellers continue to... READ MORE
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Broker group piloting new offering
by Staff Reporter • 29 Nov 2013
Aussie is currently piloting an innovative insurance offering in South Australia, with a national roll-out expected in... READ MORE
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Retiring brokers offered alternative exit strategy
by Stacey Moseley • 29 Nov 2013
A new business buying initiative will not be for retiring brokers who want a quick fix, according to the award-winning... READ MORE
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Investors, downgraders ignoring brokers
by Steven Cross • 28 Nov 2013
Investors and downgraders are expected to drive a vast majority of next year's property activity, but will have little... READ MORE
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ING DIRECT recruit to aid third party push into planning
by Staff Reporter • 28 Nov 2013
ING DIRECT has recruited Charles Smith to join its third party distribution team as the lender looks to build its... READ MORE
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Population boom leading to housing crisis
by Michael Masterman • 28 Nov 2013
New population predictions released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) indicate a dire need to increase new... READ MORE