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BOQ eyes broker volumes for growth

by Steven Cross • 14 Oct 2013
The Bank of Queensland (BOQ) is looking to brokers to build on their surge in profits over the past financial year,... READ MORE
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Rental yields a concern for investors

by Staff Reporter • 14 Oct 2013
Rental yields have begun to decline as housing values rise faster than rental rates, according to research by RP Data. READ MORE
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Building activity on the up
by Staff Reporter • 14 Oct 2013
Dwelling commencements increased in 2012/2013 following two consecutive years in decline, according to housing data... READ MORE
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Process services division launched
by Staff Reporter • 14 Oct 2013
A world-leading technology company has launched a business process services division with a core focus on mortgage... READ MORE
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Australians' wealth driven by property
by Staff Reporter • 14 Oct 2013
Australians have the highest median wealth in the world, largely due to real estate holdings, according to a new report... READ MORE
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CBA finally offers offset
by Stacey Moseley • 11 Oct 2013
After many years of promises Commonwealth Bank has finally come through with their transactional offset account. READ MORE
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Top broker group to be recognised
by Reporter • 11 Oct 2013
The Better Business Awards has today expanded its program to include a Best Broker Group category, which will... READ MORE
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Financial planning body warns brokers
by Aleks Vickovich and Steven Cross • 11 Oct 2013
Brokers looking to diversify into financial planning should be wary of labelling themselves as 'planners' unless they... READ MORE
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Property professionals feeling positive
by Staff Reporter • 11 Oct 2013
House prices have improved over the past quarter but according to a NAB report, Australians can expect even faster... READ MORE
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Unemployment rate drops - Oct 2013
by Staff Reporter • 11 Oct 2013
Seasonally adjusted unemployment decreased by 0.1 per cent in September, according to the latest Australian Bureau of... READ MORE
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Young brokers lead charge to planning
by Steven Cross • 10 Oct 2013
Financial planning is a core focus for almost half of top-performing young brokers, highlighting the rapid convergence... READ MORE
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Where vendors are making money: report
by Staff Reporter • 10 Oct 2013
A new report has revealed the regions where vendors are most likely to have lost or made money on their property come... READ MORE
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Election fever dies down
by Steven Cross • 10 Oct 2013
With election fever exiting the market, recent figures suggest a return to a sense of normality. READ MORE
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One in four struggles with payments
by Staff Reporter • 10 Oct 2013
More than one in four homeowners has struggled to meet their mortgage repayments for at least some months in the past... READ MORE
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Industry body offers student membership
by Staff Reporter • 10 Oct 2013
The FBAA has launched free membership for students as part of their wider career path initiative, which includes their... READ MORE
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LMI still an obstacle for brokers
by Michael Masterman and Stacey Moseley • 9 Oct 2013
Many first home buyers may not realise their property ambitions because of brokers’ reluctance to facilitate lender's... READ MORE
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Top brokerage set for growth spurt
by Reporter • 9 Oct 2013
Australia's largest mortgage broker is set for further growth with a new drive to recruit both mobile brokers and... READ MORE
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Mortgage franchise number one in the nation
by Staff Reporter • 9 Oct 2013
For the fifth year running, Smartline has been voted Australia’s number one franchise. READ MORE
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Housing boom just beginning
by Staff Reporter • 9 Oct 2013
With nine per cent growth since May 2012 Australia’s housing boom is just beginning, according to the chief economist... READ MORE
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Long weekend fails to dent buyer demand
by Brendan Wong • 9 Oct 2013
The distractions of the Labour Day long weekend and the NRL grand final did not impact on the Sydney auction market,... READ MORE
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Fee-for-service alternative gains traction
by Michael Masterman and Steve Cross • 8 Oct 2013
Charging clients a commitment fee could be the future of remuneration in the industry, but some groups don’t agree. READ MORE
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ME Bank backs industry summit
by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2013
ME Bank has thrown its support behind the 2014 Better Business Summit, highlighting the importance of ongoing... READ MORE
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Gov't hands more cash to first home buyers
by Stacey Moseley • 8 Oct 2013
Select first home buyers in one state will be happier after government changes will see an extra $3,000 handed to... READ MORE
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Property listings take a dive
by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2013
The number of residential property listings across Australia fell during September, according to new data. READ MORE
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Credit scoring invaluable tool
by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2013
The new 'VedaScore' can give brokers more control and confidence when discussing credit scoring with their clients,... READ MORE