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Lenders not doing enough for new brokers
by Steven Cross • 12 Dec 2013
Brokers have agreed that lenders should do more to help new-to-industry entrants, with one top broker calling for an... READ MORE
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Housing affordability hits consumer confidence
by Michael Masterman • 12 Dec 2013
Consumer sentiment fell by 4.8 per cent in December to its lowest point since July, according to the Westpac-Melbourne... READ MORE
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Strong growth in non-capital cities
by Staff Reporter • 12 Dec 2013
Satellite and regional city centres are contributing to strong growth in the housing market, according to the Real... READ MORE
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Forecast is bright for 2014: AMP
by Staff Reporter • 12 Dec 2013
Improving global growth is likely to deliver positive economic conditions for the Australian economy in 2014, according... READ MORE
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New site to help sell insurance
by Staff Reporter • 12 Dec 2013
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has launched a new website which brokers can use to help their clients better... READ MORE
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ASIC bans two brokers
by Stacey Moseley • 11 Dec 2013
Two Sydney-based mortgage brokers have been banned from operating in the industry after it was found they had provided... READ MORE
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Unprepared brokers to miss hot market
by Steven Cross • 11 Dec 2013
One of Australia’s biggest brokerages has warned that brokers who don’t have their back-office operations in order... READ MORE
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Broker education top priority for bank
by Staff Reporter • 11 Dec 2013
Broker education will, in 2014, be a top priority for Suncorp Bank, which has announced its partnership with the... READ MORE
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ACCC takes second swipe at ANZ
by Staff Reporter • 11 Dec 2013
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has appealed a Federal Court decision which dismissed price fixing... READ MORE
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Surprise appearance at top of lending growth list
by Staff Reporter • 11 Dec 2013
Property markets across the country continued to perform favourably in October, but an unexpected standout performer... READ MORE
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Post-election blues for business confidence
by Michael Masterman • 11 Dec 2013
Business confidence fell in November as business outcomes continue to fall short of high election-related expectations,... READ MORE
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Misleading adverts draw ire of ASIC
by Staff Reporter • 10 Dec 2013
A lender has become the second company to be targeted by ASIC over misleading online advertisements in the past... READ MORE
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First-timers preferring investment over occupation
by Steven Cross • 10 Dec 2013
First home buyers are out in force, but flying under the radar in a different category, according to the head of one... READ MORE
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Finalists for the Better Business Awards announced
by Staff Reporter • 10 Dec 2013
The industry's top brokers and offices are one step closer to success, with finalists for the inaugural Better Business... READ MORE
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Job ads down in November
by Staff Reporter • 10 Dec 2013
The Australian labour market continues to show signs of weakness as job advertisements again fell in November,... READ MORE
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Auction market now waning
by Brendan Wong • 10 Dec 2013
The first weekend of summer has seen the auction market start to wane, with both Sydney and Melbourne recording a drop... READ MORE
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ASIC puts outsourcing under spotlight
by Steven Cross • 9 Dec 2013
ASIC is taking an “increased interest” in outsourcing in the financial services sector, following the investigation... READ MORE
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Pepper kicking goals with the Wanderers

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Stacey Moseley • 9 Dec 2013
In an attempt to reach the greater western Sydney consumer Pepper Group has signed on as a major sponsor with the... READ MORE
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Old computers letting brokers down
by Steven Cross • 9 Dec 2013
Brokers are missing out on the latest software and technology because their hardware is out of date, according to one... READ MORE
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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