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Sydney buyers and sellers to 'meet in the middle'
by Reporter • 15 Feb 2016
Buyers and sellers in the NSW capital seem to be engaged in a power struggle, with both sides battling for supremacy... READ MORE
Aaron Upcroft

Removing commissions will ‘kill’ the industry
by Huntley Mitchell • 12 Feb 2016
The CEO of a Sydney brokerage has joined the industry debate on remuneration in the third-party channel, warning that a... READ MORE
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New platform launched for SMSF trustees and investors
by Reporter • 12 Feb 2016
Sterling Publishing, creator of The Adviser, has launched a dedicated digital portal that will equip SMSF trustees and... READ MORE
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Suncorp hosts sell-out broker event
by Emma Ryan • 12 Feb 2016
Suncorp Bank has hosted its first SME Masterclass Series for brokers looking to enter the small business lending... READ MORE
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Financial comfort gap widens between young and old
by Francesca Krakue • 12 Feb 2016
The financial gap between younger and older generations has widened significantly since 2011, according to a recent... READ MORE
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Sydney leads national auction market
by Reporter • 12 Feb 2016
Last weekend saw Sydney return to form with auction sales, according to data from property group APM PriceFinder. READ MORE

Broker strategy at centre of bank’s $15 million restructure
by James Mitchell • 11 Feb 2016
A regional bank has pointed to its broker distribution strategy to explain the bank's decision to invest $15 million in... READ MORE
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Mortgage group records 350% growth in settlements
by James Mitchell • 11 Feb 2016
The finance arm of a national real estate group has reported a 350 per cent surge in settlements in 2015. READ MORE
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Lender responds to ASIC penalty
by James Mitchell • 11 Feb 2016
An Australian lender forced to remove one of its loans from the market has defended the product and stressed that the... READ MORE
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Business confidence slump continues
by Reporter • 11 Feb 2016
Business confidence has declined for a third consecutive month, but it remains above the level prior to Malcolm... READ MORE

Mortgage broker cops four-year ban
by James Mitchell • 10 Feb 2016
ASIC has banned a Melbourne mortgage broker for four years from engaging in any credit activities. READ MORE
Matthew Fitzpatrick

Young broker turns Facebook into lead generator
by Georgia Brown • 10 Feb 2016
A young Sydney broker has generated an additional 30 leads per month using a social media campaign that targets Gen Y... READ MORE
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Low rates no help for FHBs
by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Feb 2016
The current low interest rate environment is doing little to motivate first home buyers to enter the property market,... READ MORE
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Better Business Summit to host over 4,000 guests
by Reporter • 10 Feb 2016
More than 4,000 industry professionals will attend The Adviser’s annual Better Business Summit, which kicks off in... READ MORE
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GST rise will damage housing affordability: HIA
by Francesca Krakue • 10 Feb 2016
A proposed increase to the GST on new housing will reduce affordability and cost jobs, the Housing Industry Association... READ MORE

ASIC bans broking director
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Feb 2016
ASIC has banned a director of two companies from engaging in credit activities and managing corporations for four... READ MORE
Mario Rigoni

Broker questions aggregation model amid remuneration review
by James Mitchell • 9 Feb 2016
Regulators investigating broker commissions are “missing the big picture” by talking to industry bodies and... READ MORE
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Another major bank hikes rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Feb 2016
ANZ has become the second major bank to announce interest rate raises to some of its business lending products. READ MORE
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Broker parodies Ashley Madison to expose ‘cheating’ banks
by James Mitchell • 9 Feb 2016
A Brisbane mortgage broker has parodied an infamous dating website to highlight how banks are increasingly... READ MORE
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Sydney on top for property price growth
by Reporter • 9 Feb 2016
Australia’s capital cities posted a string of stand-out real estate results last year – but not all of them were... READ MORE
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New housing stock remains strong
by Reporter • 9 Feb 2016
The number of building approvals exceeded 230,000 last year, allowing for a strong finish to 2015. READ MORE
Peter White

Industry body provides update on broker commissions review
by James Mitchell • 8 Feb 2016
The head of one of the broking industry’s peak bodies has revealed he is in discussions with senior government and... READ MORE
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High-profile CBA mortgage exec partners with brokers
by Emma Ryan • 8 Feb 2016
The former national manager of mortgage innovation at Commonwealth Bank has been appointed as the new managing director... READ MORE
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Fixed-rate demand hits 12-month high
by James Mitchell • 8 Feb 2016
Demand for fixed-rate home loans has hit its highest level in more than a year, new data has revealed. READ MORE
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Capital city price growth soars
by Reporter • 8 Feb 2016
Capital city property prices have grown more than 50 per cent faster than regional prices over the past decade,... READ MORE