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Brokers prepare FHBs for end of NSW property tax

by Annie Kane • 4 Apr 2023
With Labor committing to repeal the NSW property tax, brokers are busy preparing borrowers for the end of the stamp... READ MORE

Brokers leapfrog lawyers, bankers for acquisition advice
by Annie Kane • 4 Apr 2023
Finance brokers are second only to accountants for small businesses seeking advice on acquisitions, new data from Banjo... READ MORE

Almost 5k Aussies sign up for regional FHB scheme
by • 4 Apr 2023
More than 4,700 Australians have taken advantage of the government’s Regional First Home Buyer scheme. READ MORE

Government should develop policy to attract skilled migrants: HIA

by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Apr 2023
The HIA has advised the federal government to develop targeted policy to bring in skilled migrants to help alleviate... READ MORE

In Memoriam: Garry Stewart, 1956-2023
by Annie Kane • 1 Apr 2023
Garry Stewart, a long-time member of the financial services industry, has passed away after a short illness. READ MORE

Home building giant Porter Davis collapses
by Annie Kane • 31 Mar 2023
The 14 companies operating under home building giant Porter Davis Homes Group have gone bust, with work on current... READ MORE

Broker numbers exceed 19,000
by Adrian Suljanovic • 31 Mar 2023
The MFAA has released a report that found the number of brokers has hit new records.  READ MORE

Banks forecast pause in April

by Adrian Suljanovic • 31 Mar 2023
The major banks have weighed in with their predictions on the Reserve Bank’s cash rate decision for April. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 27–31 March
by Adrian Suljanovic • 31 Mar 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 31... READ MORE

Better Business Awards ends with a bang in Melbourne
by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Mar 2023
Over 700 members of the broking industry came out to support the top-performing Victorian/Tasmanian brokers at the 10th... READ MORE

Connective gross total settlements hits $93.8bn

by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Mar 2023
The aggregator has released its broker results for residential, commercial and asset finance for 2022. READ MORE

Tech crucial for brokers' future: ubank
by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Mar 2023
The digital lender has outlined its broker strategy and support going forward into the year. READ MORE

Homes for Homes expanded to Qld
by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Mar 2023
The Housing Act 2003 has been amended in order to support the expansions of the Homes for Homes initiative in... READ MORE

Brokers ‘must diversify to survive’
by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 Mar 2023
The current economic headwinds have opened opportunities for brokers to diversify their offerings as the SME sector is... READ MORE

RACQ Bank signs with 2 aggregator partners

by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 Mar 2023
The mutual bank has launched into the broker market with the signing of aggregators Astute Financial Management and... READ MORE

CBA and Telstra announce anti-phone-scam pilot

by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 Mar 2023
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Telstra announced the new tool designed to protect customers from phone scams. READ MORE

Tax concessions introduced to Qld Build-to-Rent program
by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 Mar 2023
Build-to-Rent developments that include affordable housing will have land tax cut in half, the Palaszczuk government... READ MORE

Consultation opens on AFCA rules changes
by Annie Kane • 28 Mar 2023
The complaints ombudsman is asking for feedback on proposed changes to the rules that govern its work in helping... READ MORE

New Broker Academy 2023 to accelerate brokerage success
by Malavika Santhebennur • 28 Mar 2023
Registrations have opened for the 2023 New Broker Academy, a free conference that arms brokers with the tools to thrive... READ MORE

HomeBuilder documentation deadline extended
by Adrian Suljanovic • 28 Mar 2023
Minister for Housing Julie Collins MP has confirmed the deadline extension for supporting paperwork for HomeBuilder... READ MORE

Revenue NSW to pause new payroll tax audits
by Annie Kane • 27 Mar 2023
The NSW tax revenue office has confirmed in writing that it won’t commence any new aggregator audits on payroll tax. READ MORE

Non-major bank announces new CEO
by Annie Kane • 27 Mar 2023
The Bank of Queensland Limited has revealed who its next chief executive and next chairman will be. READ MORE

Arrears begin to tick up: Fitch Ratings
by Annie Kane • 27 Mar 2023
Australia’s 30+ day mortgage arrears rose by 11 bps in the three months to December and are expected to continue to... READ MORE

2 charged over alleged $3.5m SMSF con
by Reporter • 27 Mar 2023
Police claim the Sydney-based pair defrauded almost two dozen people over more than a decade. READ MORE

Hiring plans hit post-pandemic high, survey reveals
by Reporter • 27 Mar 2023
Three out of four businesses plan to recruit and will prioritise quality candidates over “bums on seats”. READ MORE