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New auction laws to hurt buyers and sellers
by Steven Cross • 5 Jul 2013
New laws that will allow auction bidders in South Australia to see the property's reserve price will damage both the... READ MORE
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Aggregator receives coveted honour
by Staff Reporter • 4 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s largest aggregators has been recognised at the Telstra Business Awards in Victoria. Yesterday,... READ MORE
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Rising state taxes send cost of living skyward
by Steven Cross • 4 Jul 2013
A sluggish mining sector is being blamed for new price hikes across WA, increasing yearly expenses by $218 on average... READ MORE
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ABA tickets selling fast
by Staff Reporter • 4 Jul 2013
Brokers looking to attend the 3rd annual Australian Broking Awards are being urged to act fast or risk missing out,... READ MORE
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Brands to dominate third party channel
by Jessica Darnbrough • 3 Jul 2013
Branded business will become increasingly popular as the third party distribution channel evolves, one aggregation head... READ MORE
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Banks grow market share
by Staff Reporter • 3 Jul 2013
Australia's major and non-major lenders continue to grow their share of the market. READ MORE
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More rate cuts needed
by Staff Reporter • 3 Jul 2013
One industry pundit has slammed the Reserve Bank for not cutting the official cash rate yesterday. READ MORE
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Delinquency rates on the rise
by Staff Reporter • 3 Jul 2013
The gap between the worst and best performing mortgage states is now at its tightest since 2004. READ MORE
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Aussie dollar expected to fall
by Staff Reporter • 3 Jul 2013
The falling Australian dollar is expected to settle at approximately 80 US cents. READ MORE
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MFAA fights for traineeship program
by Jessica Darnbrough • 2 Jul 2013
In a bid to recruit young, new-to-industry blood, the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) is in... READ MORE
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Lender launches new deposit product
by Staff Reporter • 2 Jul 2013
AMP Bank has launched a new deposit product said to offer Australians good returns. READ MORE
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Aggregator reports surge in sales
by Staff Reporter • 2 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s largest aggregators has recorded a 17 per cent spike in national mortgage sales over the past... READ MORE
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Bank launches new product promotions
by Staff Reporter • 2 Jul 2013
In a bid to build on the momentum created by its recent product enhancements, one lender has launched two new... READ MORE
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Dwelling values on the rise
by Staff Reporter • 2 Jul 2013
Capital city dwelling values climbed by 3.8 per cent over the 2012/2013 financial year, new research has revealed. READ MORE
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Bank ups share in brokerage
by Jessica Darnbrough • 1 Jul 2013
Macquarie Bank has announced its plans to take a larger stake in Yellow Brick Road. READ MORE
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Demand for off-the-plan stock picks up
by Staff Reporter • 1 Jul 2013
Off-the-plan properties are back en vogue, with new research from Raine & Horne showing sales are booming in... READ MORE
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NSW regional market shows strength
by Reporter • 1 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s regional property markets is back with a bang, according to Raine & Horne. READ MORE
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Industry mourns passing of a stalwart
by Jessica Darnbrough • 1 Jul 2013
The industry has been saddened by the news that one of AFG’s co-founding directors, Bradley McGougan, has passed... READ MORE
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Residential markets to improve: BIS
by Staff Reporter • 1 Jul 2013
While green shoots are starting to appear in the residential property market, BIS Shrapnel believes any improvement... READ MORE
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RBA to leave rates on hold
by Staff Reporter • 1 Jul 2013
Australia’s falling dollar could force the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to leave the official cash rate on hold... READ MORE
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Aggregators falling short in broker support
by Jessica Darnbrough • 28 Jun 2013
One of Australia's top broker groups has raised concerns that the industry may not be providing enough support to... READ MORE
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Accountants named top referrers: elite brokers
by Vivienne Kelly • 28 Jun 2013
Australia’s Elite Business Writers have revealed which professional referral partner can most help brokers grow their... READ MORE
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Investors returning to market
by Steven Cross • 28 Jun 2013
The popularity of property investment is rising, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS),... READ MORE
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Insurer agrees to compliance system overhaul
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jun 2013
A review of Suncorp’s life and general insurance compliance systems has forced the group to implement a number of... READ MORE
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Population growth to lift dwelling demand
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jun 2013
Property demand is expected to increase over the coming months, as the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) records... READ MORE