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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.
READ MORERBA makes much-anticipated cash rate decision
by • 3 May 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered its decision from its monthly board meeting.
READ MOREWestpac 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.
READ MORESpotlight 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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