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Rent prices improve as market remains tight
by Reporter • 29 Jun 2016
Vacancy rates have remained tight for most of the country, while asking rents have risen across most capital cities. READ MORE

Brokers not driven by commission, says industry veteran
by James Mitchell • 28 Jun 2016
One of the third-party channel’s most respected leaders says commissions are not an incentive for brokers to be... READ MORE
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New service targets time-poor brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Jun 2016
A new credit repair company, which aims to help brokers avoid wasting time on loan applications that are likely to be... READ MORE
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Victoria leads nation for residential building
by Francesca Krakue • 28 Jun 2016
Victoria has overtaken NSW as the state with the best residential building performance, according to a recent Housing... READ MORE

NAB announces home loan changes
by James Mitchell • 27 Jun 2016
NAB has further tightened its policy for lending to non-residents, after announcing LVR changes last month. READ MORE

Majors boost fixed rate market share by 30%
by Emma Ryan • 27 Jun 2016
The big four banks have seen a surge in market share by targeting fixed rate mortgages, edging out the non-majors who... READ MORE
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Greater Bank slashes investor rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 27 Jun 2016
Greater Bank has signalled it is keen to ramp up its investor lending activity by introducing lower rates for some of... READ MORE
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FBAA slams major bank for ‘dodgy’ practices
by Huntley Mitchell • 27 Jun 2016
The FBAA says pressure on staff at a big four bank to sell unsuitable finance products to customers in order to meet... READ MORE
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Australia's top investor destinations revealed
by Georgia Brown • 27 Jun 2016
A new report has uncovered the locations most favoured by property investors, including one capital city where 63 per... READ MORE
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Property industry welcomes stamp duty concessions
by Reporter • 27 Jun 2016
The Property Council of Australia has applauded the South Australian government’s decision to extend stamp duty... READ MORE

Navigating lending changes ‘a game of chess’, says broker
by Lucy Dean • 26 Jun 2016
Interest-only loans have long been the preferred product for property investors, but ongoing rate hikes and lender... READ MORE

LNS urges brokers to weigh up aggregator offerings
by Reporter • 24 Jun 2016
Liberty Network Services says the current level of competition in the third-party channel presents the perfect... READ MORE

Q&A: Royden D'Vaz, Bluestone Mortgages
by Emma Ryan • 24 Jun 2016
The Adviser speaks to Bluestone Mortgages national manager of sales, marketing and distribution Royden D’Vaz about... READ MORE
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MFAA breaks silence on Hayden’s abrupt exit
by James Mitchell • 24 Jun 2016
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia has divulged details surrounding the sudden departure of its CEO. READ MORE
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Auswide unveils new rates for investors
by Huntley Mitchell • 24 Jun 2016
Auswide Bank has made a number of rate cuts on its investor home loan products. READ MORE
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Mortgage arrears rise but remain below average
by Reporter • 24 Jun 2016
New figures have revealed that the proportion of prime Australian housing loans in arrears has risen for the sixth... READ MORE
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PEXA to launch in South Australia
by Lara Bullock • 24 Jun 2016
Brokers in South Australia will soon have access to the country’s emerging electronic conveyancing network. READ MORE
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Property price growth cools across capitals
by Reporter • 24 Jun 2016
The pace of growth in residential property prices across Australia’s capital cities is slowing amid signs sales... READ MORE

Brokers hamstrung by banks over new business
by James Mitchell • 23 Jun 2016
Mortgage brokers have vented their frustrations with having their diversification options limited by unsupportive... READ MORE
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Bank’s actions highlight new opportunity for brokers: FBAA
by Huntley Mitchell • 23 Jun 2016
The FBAA believes the “spying antics” of a major bank has created a golden opportunity for brokers to win more... READ MORE
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Mortgage Choice defends strong ASX performance
by Huntley Mitchell • 23 Jun 2016
Mortgage Choice CEO John Flavell has defended the company’s sudden share price growth after the Australian Securities... READ MORE
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HIA applauds latest housing affordability strategy
by Emma Ryan • 23 Jun 2016
The Housing Industry Association has welcomed the federal government’s commitment to deliver a new national housing... READ MORE
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MFAA boss steps down
by James Mitchell • 22 Jun 2016
The chief executive of the MFAA, Siobhan Hayden, has resigned due to strategic differences with the board. READ MORE

Broker numbers tipped to fall - Jun 2016
by Vivienne Kelly & Emma Ryan • 22 Jun 2016
Aussie’s James Symond believes the number of brokers operating in the Australian market will diminish as the industry... READ MORE
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ME announces further pricing changes
by James Mitchell • 22 Jun 2016
ME has introduced more rate reductions for owner-occupiers and investors due to a significant fall in funding costs. READ MORE