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Four in five investors to abandon property

by • 4 May 2016
A new survey has revealed that 79 per cent of investors would walk away from property if negative gearing was...READ MORE

Business confidence surges above five-year average

by • 4 May 2016
Following three consecutive months of increases, business confidence rose again in April and now sits above its... READ MORE

BOQ cuts mortgage rates

by • 3 May 2016
Bank of Queensland has reduced its variable home loan rate following the RBA's decision to cut the official cash rate... READ MORE

NAB passes on rate cut

by • 3 May 2016

NAB has announced it will pass on the RBA’s full rate cut to its mortgage customers.

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RBA makes much-anticipated cash rate decision

by • 3 May 2016

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered its decision from its monthly board meeting.

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Westpac sees $17.5bn of mortgages reclassified

by • 3 May 2016
Westpac has seen $17.5 billion of investment property loans switched to owner-occupied loans in the first half of 2016... READ MORE

Pepper rebrand a boon for brokers

by • 3 May 2016
Pepper has unveiled a new initiative that will see its brand refreshed and its retail consumer lending name evolve to... READ MORE

Cash rate tipped to hit historic new low

by • 3 May 2016
Disappointing inflation figures could force the Reserve Bank of Australia to slash the official interest rate by 25... READ MORE

FBAA to represent brokers at budget lock-up

by • 3 May 2016
After a sustained period of lobbying and high-level meetings, the FBAA has been invited to be part of Treasury’s... READ MORE

Aussie wins gold for customer service

by • 3 May 2016
Aussie Home Loans has been recognised for its superior customer service in the 2016 Reader’s Digest Quality Service... READ MORE

Banks join online mortgage platform that bypasses brokers

by • 2 May 2016
Several regional banks and credit unions are expected to begin providing home loans via a new online platform that... READ MORE

Rising debt shattering Aussie home ownership dream

by • 2 May 2016
New research has revealed that the average debt held by Australians is affecting their borrowing capacity by almost... READ MORE

Industry event the perfect networking opportunity

by • 2 May 2016
The 2016 Australian Broking Awards is the perfect opportunity to meet and greet the industry’s most respected... READ MORE

CPI shows impact of investor activity on rents

by • 2 May 2016
The latest consumer price index (CPI) figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the impact of increased... READ MORE

ANZ third-party boss steps down

by • 29 Apr 2016
The head of broker distribution for a big four bank has stepped down from his position following a significant... READ MORE

Industry boss says turnaround times have failed to improve

by Francesca Krakue and James Mitchell • 29 Apr 2016
A respected mortgage broking industry figure says talk of “data and digital” has failed to improve the customer... READ MORE

eChoice expands broker support team

by • 29 Apr 2016
Boutique aggregator eChoice has announced the appointment of a new BDM for its operations in New South Wales and the... READ MORE

Brokers to gain competitive advantage with social media

by • 29 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers are set to discover how they can integrate social media strategies into their business to retain... READ MORE

HIA welcomes negative gearing decision

by • 29 Apr 2016
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says the federal government’s decision to leave negative gearing unchanged... READ MORE

‘Robust’ business conditions set to improve

by Taylee Lewis • 29 Apr 2016
Despite significant volatility in global markets, Australia’s business environment remains “robust”, with... READ MORE

Brokers react to Westpac’s shock lending decision

by • 28 Apr 2016
A leading Chinese-Australian brokerage says Westpac’s decision to stop lending to non-resident borrowers has come... READ MORE

Home loan sizes plunge

by • 28 Apr 2016
Pressure is mounting on Australia’s mortgage market following the most dramatic slide in the average size of home... READ MORE

Negative gearing decision a win for all, says expert

by • 28 Apr 2016
The head of a property investment consultancy has welcomed the federal government’s decision on negative gearing,... READ MORE

Mortgage arrears rise again

by • 28 Apr 2016
Australian housing loans in arrears rose for the fourth consecutive month in February for both prime and non-conforming... READ MORE

Top building and population hotspots revealed

by • 28 Apr 2016

An ACT region has been named Australia’s top building and population hotspot for the third consecutive year.

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Spotlight on commissions intensifies

by • 27 Apr 2016
Uncertainty about the future of commissions is on the rise following a decision by the banks to launch their own... READ MORE

Foreign buyer demand hits two-year low

by • 27 Apr 2016
Foreign buyer demand has fallen to its lowest level in two and a half years, in both new and established property... READ MORE

Highly anticipated event to reveal industry's greatest

by • 27 Apr 2016
The best of the best are to be crowned across a number of different award categories at a nationally recognised... READ MORE

Majority of Aussies believe property is a safe bet: survey

by • 27 Apr 2016
Almost two thirds of Australians believe property is one of the safest investment options, according to a new... READ MORE

'Insufficient supply' to impact land market

by • 27 Apr 2016

A new report has suggested there are more signs pointing to a supply shortfall in Australia’s land market.

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