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Further dismissal of 'bubble' talk: McGrath
by Steven Cross • 30 Sep 2013
The head of a leading real estate group has delivered a smackdown to ‘experts’ who are claiming that Sydney’s... READ MORE
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Media commentators safe from NCCP laws
by Steven Cross • 27 Sep 2013
While brokers are restricted in what they can and can’t say, due to National Consumer Credit Protection Act (NCCP)... READ MORE
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Risky investment strategies on the rise
by Staff Reporter • 27 Sep 2013
While low interest rates are tempting to borrowers, Consumer Affairs Victoria has warned homebuyers they... READ MORE
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Election result drives confidence: economy wrap
by Michael Masterman • 27 Sep 2013
The official cash rate remained unchanged in September at 2.5 per cent after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) judged... READ MORE
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AFL final dashes auction hopes
by Brendan Wong • 27 Sep 2013
Melbourne is set for a significantly quieter weekend of auctions as sellers seek to avoid the clash with the AFL Grand... READ MORE
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Lender slashes fixed rate
by Michael Masterman • 27 Sep 2013
A leading mutual has cut the interest rate on its one-year fixed rate home loan to 4.49 per cent p.a.  READ MORE
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Known scammer linked to latest lead con
by Steven Cross • 26 Sep 2013
A notorious scammer who has targeted the mortgage and real estate industries has been linked to the recent swindling of... READ MORE
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New lead generation scam targets brokers
by Steven Cross • 26 Sep 2013
A new scam operated by the 'company' Leads with a Difference has caught out one unsuspecting broker, who claimed he... READ MORE
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Great time to be a broker
by Steven Cross • 26 Sep 2013
With increasingly aggressive lenders vying for dominance of the mortgage market and buyer numbers increasing, now is... READ MORE
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'Property bubble’ unlikely: Kolenda
by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2013
Speculation about a housing ‘bubble’ in Australia doesn’t align with overall consumer demand for housing finance,... READ MORE
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Aussie buyers choose location over looks
by Brendan Wong • 26 Sep 2013
When it comes to choosing a home, Australian buyers value a property's location over its condition, according to new... READ MORE
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Low rates hitting first home buyers
by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2013
Record low interest rates are pricing first home buyers out of the market, according to John Edwards, founder of... READ MORE
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Top brokers say agents are best referrers
by Michael Masterman • 25 Sep 2013
More top brokers believe real estate agents are their best referral partners, according to a survey of elite brokers. READ MORE
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Mentoring program now offered for recruits
by Stacey Moseley • 25 Sep 2013
Recognising a need to offer young recruits a pathway into the industry, a specialist training company has launched a... READ MORE
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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