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Unemployment hits highest rate since 1995
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jan 2014
Unemployment has reached its highest level since January 1995, according to research house Roy Morgan. READ MORE
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Hot market will burn lax brokers
by Steven Cross • 14 Jan 2014
Brokers getting too caught up in the hot property market may suffer in coming months, according to a senior industry... READ MORE
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Home loan approvals reach 4-year high
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2014
Home loan approvals reached a four-year high in November, according to new figures released by the Australian Bureau of... READ MORE
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SMSF borrowings prudent: SPAA

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2014
In light of recent statistics released by the ATO, there is no indication SMSF borrowings are either “exponential or... READ MORE
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LVRs drop as investor activity increases
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2014
Average LVRs have fallen to their lowest levels since June 2012, according to the latest AFG Mortgage Index. READ MORE
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Leading brokerage launches recruitment drive
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2014
A leading brokerage is embarking on an aggressive recruitment drive to capitalise on anticipated positive market... READ MORE
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Leading brokers wary of outsourcing
by Steven Cross • 13 Jan 2014
Many brokers are dubious about outsourcing their business activity – except when it comes to marketing... READ MORE
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Commercial market jumps 94pc
by Steven Cross • 13 Jan 2014
Sales transactions in the commercial property market almost doubled in the fourth quarter of 2013 from the figure 12... READ MORE
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Housing credit growth up slightly
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2014
Housing credit growth remained subdued in November 2013, increasing by just 0.5 per cent to be up by 5.1 per cent for... READ MORE
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Brisbane tipped to overtake southern capitals
by Brendan Wong • 13 Jan 2014
Despite being overshadowed by Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane is tipped to take the lead as the country’s strongest... READ MORE
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Strong growth recorded in new home sales
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2014
Representing a positive indicator for residential housing construction, new home sales posted strong growth of 7.5 per... READ MORE
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ASIC let off for unlicensed business
by Steven Cross • 10 Jan 2014
Despite showing little mercy to brokers for minor transgressions, ASIC has allowed a collections agency in breach of... READ MORE
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BoM announces new state manager
by Staff Reporter • 10 Jan 2014
The Bank of Melbourne (BoM) has announced a new state manager, mortgage broking for the bank's Victorian operations. READ MORE
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'No Application Fee' campaign extended
by Staff Reporter • 10 Jan 2014
A leading non-bank lender has announced an extension to its ‘No Application Fee’ campaign on all full doc and low... READ MORE
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Silver lining to poor housing data
by Steven Cross • 10 Jan 2014
Despite a minor setback in November, residential building approvals are continuing to track favourably, according to... READ MORE
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RTO rebrands, offers VET FEE-HELP training
by Staff Reporter • 10 Jan 2014
A leading financial services and mortgage broking registered training organisation (RTO) has rebranded as it aims to... READ MORE
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Top broker refuses to do house calls
by Steven Cross • 9 Jan 2014
Australia’s top broker has claimed that part of his success stems from never visiting a client outside his office. READ MORE
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Evolution of financial services recorded
by Staff Reporter • 9 Jan 2014
Mortgage brokers and financial planners will soon have access to convergence data never before seen. READ MORE
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Residential activity driving growth in construction
by Michael Masterman • 9 Jan 2014
Construction activity recorded its third consecutive month of expansion in December, according to the seasonally... READ MORE
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Consumer confidence starts New Year higher
by Staff Reporter • 9 Jan 2014
Consumer confidence rose strongly in the first week of 2014, according to the Roy Morgan Weekly Consumer Confidence... READ MORE
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Job vacancies hit eight-year low
by Steven Cross • 9 Jan 2014
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show job vacancies hit an eight-year low in the November... READ MORE
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Aggregator beefs up lending panel
by Steven Cross • 8 Jan 2014
One aggregator has ramped up its broker offering by announcing the addition of two non-major lenders to its panel. READ MORE
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Stock levels down in December
by Brendan Wong • 8 Jan 2014
Residential property listings across the country fell during the month of December, according to new figures. READ MORE
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Brisbane market predicted to take off
by Stefanie Garber • 8 Jan 2014
The Brisbane property market is set to prosper, largely due to the strength of the local council, according to a... READ MORE
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Predicted growth for Sydney suburbs
by Staff Reporter • 8 Jan 2014
While many Sydney suburbs performed strongly last year, recent findings indicate some are yet to take off. READ MORE