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Wide Bay discounts fixed rate
by Steven Cross • 25 Sep 2013
A non-bank lender has launched a new discounted fixed-rate product as part of its long-term expansion strategy into the... READ MORE
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Small business dominates with social media
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2013
Almost three quarters of small business owners are now using social media to communicate with customers. READ MORE
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'Conflict of interest' in RHG takeover war
by Steven Cross • 25 Sep 2013
Resimac has applied to the Takeovers Panel to prevent Cadence Capital Limited from voting for the Pepper Proposal for... READ MORE
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Bank cuts interest rate
by Michael Masterman • 24 Sep 2013
One of Australia's lenders has dropped its interest rate 5 basis points and set its sights on investors READ MORE
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One million customers exit banks
by Stacey Moseley • 24 Sep 2013
Australians have proven they aren’t afraid to walk away from the banks, with new research showing more than a million... READ MORE
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Melbourne tops 80pc clearance rate
by Brendan Wong • 24 Sep 2013
After hovering above 70 per cent for much of this year, Melbourne’s auction clearance rate exceeded the 80 per cent... READ MORE
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Market slack picked up by investors
by Staff Reporter • 24 Sep 2013
While first home buyer numbers are down, investors are taking advantage of the current market to find cash flow... READ MORE
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AMO crowned with best fixed loans title
by Staff Reporter • 24 Sep 2013
An independent mortgage manager has been awarded the title of best provider of fixed loans in the non-bank category by... READ MORE
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Lender starts anew with $500 promise
by Steven Cross • 23 Sep 2013
A non-major bank is putting its money where its mouth is by promising brokers a 48-hour turnaround time for loan... READ MORE
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Lender backs commission change
by Steven Cross • 23 Sep 2013
St George Bank has defended recent changes to its commission structure, as well as letting brokers know that there have... READ MORE
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Delay in FHOG changes

by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2013
A delay in changes to the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) is good for many new buyers, according to the Real Estate... READ MORE
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Units offering investors better value
by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2013
Capital city units are now offering investors greater value for money than houses, according to RP Data research... READ MORE
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Brokerage makes ASX list

by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2013
One of Australia's largest brokerage groups has been included in the S&P/ASX 300 Index. READ MORE
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Abandon commission structures for new entrants: Top broker
by Stacey Moseley • 20 Sep 2013
In order to keep young recruits in the industry, principals need to discard the commission-only structure and instead... READ MORE
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Suburban markets outperform CBD
by Staff Reporter • 20 Sep 2013
Office markets in North Sydney and Parramatta are improving, new data shows. READ MORE
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Strong auctions to continue this weekend
by Brendan Wong • 20 Sep 2013
Melbourne and Sydney are set for another heated weekend of auctions following last weekend’s strong results which saw... READ MORE
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RBA urged to keep rates low
by Michael Masterman • 20 Sep 2013
Restrained investment and soft labour demand show a continuing need for a low official cash rate, according to... READ MORE
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Countdown on for Young Broker of the Year

by Staff Reporter • 20 Sep 2013
With submissions for The Adviser’s Young Broker of the Year 2013 now open, the countdown is on to discover which... READ MORE
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Financial institutions hindering economy
by Michael Masterman • 19 Sep 2013
The Australian economy is too reliant on the financial services sector, according to Michael McAlary, chief executive... READ MORE
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CPD hours awarded to summit delegates
by Staff Reporter • 19 Sep 2013
It was confirmed today that as well as delivering cutting edge sales and marketing strategies, the Better Business... READ MORE
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No housing bubble: RBA
by Steven Cross • 19 Sep 2013
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has quashed concerns raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that a housing... READ MORE
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First home buyer activity skyrockets
by Staff Reporter • 19 Sep 2013
First home buyers are leading the charge for property, with new data suggesting the same amount of first timers have... READ MORE
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Real estate network expands finance arm
by Staff Reporter • 19 Sep 2013
A major real estate network is expanding its home loans division, opening new offices nationally. READ MORE
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Broker jailed for $1.3m tax fraud
by Steven Cross • 18 Sep 2013
A broker has been sentenced to more than six years behind bars after he stole his client’s details to defraud the... READ MORE
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RBA joins chorus on lax lending standards
by Steven Cross • 18 Sep 2013
The Reserve Bank (RBA) has warned Australian lenders that in a low interest rate environment, lending standards must be... READ MORE