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Capital city values on the rise
by Reporter • 2 Aug 2013
Capital city dwelling values climbed 1.9 per cent over the month of July, according to new research. READ MORE
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Brokers disappointed with social media
by reporter • 1 Aug 2013
While a majority of mortgage brokers are using social media sites to promote their businesses, few are seeing bottom... READ MORE
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Little doubt market is in upswing: RE/MAX
by Reporter • 1 Aug 2013
Investors can still expect a positive market surge through the next couple of seasons. READ MORE
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Lower rates unlikely to affect housing market
by Reporter • 1 Aug 2013
Lower mortgage rates are unlikely to increase the level of activity in the property market, RP Data’s Cameron Kusher... READ MORE
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Brokerage volunteers at OzHarvest event
by Reporter • 1 Aug 2013
One of Australia’s Top 25 Brokerages recently threw its support behind an event that aims to raise public awareness... READ MORE
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Support critical for new recruits
by Jessica Darnbrough • 31 Jul 2013
Just as recruitment, or a lack thereof, remains a key concern for the industry, so too does support for new brokers. READ MORE
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Brokerage grows settlements in sluggish market
by Reporter • 31 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s brokerages has recorded a stellar sales year, with settlements jumping 8 per cent on the year... READ MORE
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Non-bank takes knife to fees
by Reporter • 31 Jul 2013
A non-bank lender has enhanced its proposition in the specialist lending sector after slashing the fees on its alt doc... READ MORE
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Further rate cut needed
by Reporter • 31 Jul 2013
A further cash rate cut will provide cautious consumers with the kick they need to move back into the property market,... READ MORE
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Building approvals slump in June
by Reporter • 31 Jul 2013
The residential construction industry remains vulnerable, with figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics... READ MORE
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Branded businesses to claw more market share
by Jessica Darnbrough • 30 Jul 2013
Branded businesses will continue to grow and take more market share, one aggregation head has claimed. READ MORE
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Aggregator adds to BDM team
by Reporter • 30 Jul 2013
In a bid to improve its support for brokers, one of Australia’s aggregators has bolstered its team of business... READ MORE
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Record numbers to attend ABAs
by Reporter • 30 Jul 2013
The third annual Australian Broking Awards is set to host more attendees than ever before, with more than 450 of the... READ MORE
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WA market back to pre-GFC best
by Reporter • 30 Jul 2013
The Western Australia property market is bouncing back to life, according to two of Australia’s elite business... READ MORE
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FBAA calls for LMI portability
by Reporter • 30 Jul 2013
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has called for mortgage insurance to be “overhauled”. READ MORE
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Bank cuts over 1pc from SVR
by Jessica Darnbrough • 29 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s banks has significantly increased its borrower discount, offering buyers up to 110 basis points... READ MORE
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Rents outstrip home value growth
by Reporter • 29 Jul 2013
Rental growth has outstripped home value growth since the onset of the financial crisis, new research has revealed. READ MORE
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YBR responds to ASIC concerns
by Reporter • 29 Jul 2013
Yellow Brick Road Finance has changed the way it authorises companies and individuals to offer loan advice after the... READ MORE
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Aussie John honoured at awards
by Reporter • 29 Jul 2013
Aussie executive chairman John Symond has been honoured for his continued philanthropic interest in children’s causes... READ MORE
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Residential construction falls by 10 per cent
by Rebecca De Britt • 29 Jul 2013
New residential construction has plummeted in every state except Western Australia, according PRDnationwide’s recent... READ MORE
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Australians lack financial diligence

by Rebecca De Britt • 29 Jul 2013
Two thirds of Australians don’t review their financial goals often enough, according to Finder.com.au. READ MORE
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Brokers warned: manage database or lose business
by Jessica Darnbrough • 26 Jul 2013
As competition in the mortgage space intensifies, it is becoming increasingly important for brokers to successfully... READ MORE
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FBAA calls for broker support
by Reporter • 26 Jul 2013
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) is calling on brokers to support the industry body’s various... READ MORE
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Brokerage reveals growth ambitions
by Reporter • 26 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s top brokerages has revealed its ambitious recruitment plans for the coming 12 months. READ MORE
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HIA calls for further rate cut
by Reporter • 26 Jul 2013
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has called on the Reserve Bank to cut the official cash rate when the board... READ MORE