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Foreign buyer demand hits two-year low
by Emma Ryan • 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
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Highly anticipated event to reveal industry's greatest
by Reporter • 27 Apr 2016
The best of the best are to be crowned across a number of different award categories at a nationally recognised event. READ MORE
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'Insufficient supply' to impact land market
by Reporter • 27 Apr 2016
A new report has suggested there are more signs pointing to a supply shortfall in Australia’s land market. READ MORE
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Majority of Aussies believe property is a safe bet: survey
by James Mitchell • 27 Apr 2016
Almost two thirds of Australians believe property is one of the safest investment options, according to a new survey. READ MORE

Deloitte report identifies major opportunities in broker model
by James Mitchell • 26 Apr 2016
Global professional services giant Deloitte has outlined two key areas that provide the greatest opportunity for the... READ MORE
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Major bank flags ‘inexorable’ property slowdown
by Francesca Krakue • 26 Apr 2016
One of the big four banks has warned that the housing sector’s contribution to economic growth in Australia is set to... READ MORE
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Australian housing market ‘vulnerable’
by Emma Ryan • 26 Apr 2016
Fears concerning the nation’s property sector are mounting, with a vast majority of Australians believing the housing... READ MORE
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Consumer sentiment suffers surprise decline
by Reporter • 26 Apr 2016
New data has revealed that consumer sentiment has declined this month – a surprise result that has “dashed” hopes... READ MORE
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Property investors want action for improved affordability
by Jay Garcia • 26 Apr 2016
New figures from ME show an overwhelming number of Australians, including property investors, support government... READ MORE

Bank to grow mortgages without brokers

by James Mitchell • 22 Apr 2016
An Australian bank has revealed that it made the “strategic decision” to avoid the third-party channel, instead... READ MORE
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eChoice flags major ‘shift’ in borrower demographics
by James Mitchell • 22 Apr 2016
The general manager of listed aggregation group eChoice says there has been a “clear demographical shift” in what... READ MORE
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Bouris tips broker market share to skyrocket
by James Mitchell • 22 Apr 2016
Industry pioneer Mark Bouris believes finance brokers are well-placed to capture an even greater slice of the mortgage... READ MORE
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Real estate guru to teach brokers how to hustle
by James Mitchell • 22 Apr 2016
Real estate trainer and coach Tom Panos will teach brokers how to generate leads with simple prospecting strategies... READ MORE

ASIC bans Sydney broker
by James Mitchell • 21 Apr 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a Sydney finance broker from engaging in credit activities and providing financial... READ MORE

Bank admits to poor third-party performance
by Huntley Mitchell • 21 Apr 2016
A non-major bank has conceded its failing in the third-party channel and revealed a new strategy to better engage with... READ MORE
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MFAA cancels major industry event
by James Mitchell • 21 Apr 2016
The MFAA has announced that it will cancel one of its events following poor interest from brokers. READ MORE
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Popular broker event unveils brand new agenda
by Emma Ryan • 21 Apr 2016
The Adviser has unveiled a bigger and better program for its Digital Marketing Boot Camp which will hit Australia’s... READ MORE
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Majority of FHBs teaming up to purchase property
by Emma Ryan • 21 Apr 2016
More than six in 10 Australian borrowers have had to join forces with another person to buy their first property, a... READ MORE

Bank of Sydney reduces fixed rate
by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016
Bank of Sydney has today announced that it has reduced its three-year fixed rate for owner-occupiers. READ MORE

Banks likely to tighten mortgage lending even further
by Francesca Krakue • 20 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers believe more banks will tighten their lending criteria this year and say that one policy area will... READ MORE
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Home loan customers caught in ‘mortgage minefield’
by Emma Ryan • 20 Apr 2016
An industry veteran says out-of-cycle interest rates combined with the broad spectrum of home loan products available... READ MORE
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McGrath flags ‘challenging’ market conditions
by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016
Listed real estate agency McGrath Limited has conceded the group has continued to experience “unforeseen low volumes... READ MORE
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Retirees may struggle to repay mortgages
by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016
Many Australian retirees will not have enough money to live comfortably as most of their wealth will be tied up in the... READ MORE
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PLAN to distribute Virgin Money mortgages
by James Mitchell • 19 Apr 2016
PLAN Australia has revealed it will partner with Virgin Money to offer its members a new home loan product. READ MORE

Perth broker cops permanent ban
by James Mitchell • 19 Apr 2016
A former Perth-based finance broker has been permanently banned from engaging in credit activities and providing... READ MORE