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Your money - In 2011, inflation’s back on the agenda
by Staff Reporter • 21 Feb 2011
Economists are divided on the outlook for inflation, and as the world leaves behind the global financial crisis,... READ MORE
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Interest rates to keep buyers at bay
by Staff Reporter • 21 Feb 2011
Rising interest rates could keep home buyers away from the residential property market in 2011 READ MORE
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Rates on hold... for now
by Staff Reporter • 21 Feb 2011
After four rate hikes in 2010, this year is likely to be characterised by an extended period of cash rate stability READ MORE
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Product ranking - Line of credit mortgages
by Staff Reporter • 21 Feb 2011
The Adviser puts the nation’s leading line of credit mortgages under the spotlight READ MORE
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Regional roundup - Financial services sector offers flood relief
by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2011
With the flood waters in Northern NSW, Queensland and Victoria now subsiding, the financial services industry has come... READ MORE
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The future of Mr Average
by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2011
Market forces and regulatory reform are changing the world of broking significantly. A more mature profession is... READ MORE
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Pitching to investors
by Staff Reporter • 16 Feb 2011
Targeting property investors as clients is not always easy, but the market is moving and now is the time to do it READ MORE
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Your money - Retail spending: belt tightening or changing habits?
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2011
Strong resources sector employment may be offsetting subdued spending, but what’s behind the weak retail figures in... READ MORE
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Sydney tops US in office rents
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2011
While the Australian market displays growth, office rents have touched bottom in some major US markets READ MORE
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A New Year, a new start
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2011
Several developments now underpin optimistic expectations of the Australian property market for the coming 12 months READ MORE
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2011: The year of living cautiously?
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2011
Brokers and borrowers adopt a watching brief, with a less pro-active stance expected – at least for the moment –... READ MORE
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Business outcomes - Advice you can bank on
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2011
Brokers are seeing bottom line benefits in combining mortgage broking with financial planning services READ MORE
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Sentiment Survey - Q4 2010

by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2011
Borrowers’ wallets and broker optimism both took a hit after November’s rate hike, The Adviser’s recent survey... READ MORE
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Your money - Investment opportunities
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2010
Large movements in the Australian dollar can allow investors to reposition portfolios. When it comes to exchange rates,... READ MORE
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Cash flow finance - Capitalising on borrower cash flow
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2010
Brokers who tap into the ‘debtor finance' or ‘cash flow finance' sector can enjoy faster trail income, improved... READ MORE
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Loan arrears drop in Q3
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2010
The market is showing a slight recovery as the number of mortgage arrears falls for the second consecutive quarter READ MORE
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The strange, new normal
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2010
Housing unaffordability is a high profile issue, but according to some industry experts, Australia's rising house... READ MORE
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Christmas rate hike likely
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2010
The industry is bracing itself for a December rate hike as the RBA seeks to control inflation, writes Jessica... READ MORE
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Your money - Government debt and the golden age
by Staff Reporter • 8 Nov 2010
The massive build-up in government debt post-GFC is arguably the single biggest cause of uncertainty over the future of... READ MORE
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Australian RMBS arrears set to rise
by Staff Reporter • 8 Nov 2010
Despite a stabilisation in the Australian RMBS market in the June quarter, arrears are expected to rise before the year... READ MORE
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Extreme housing unaffordability not too distant
by Staff Reporter • 8 Nov 2010
The RBA will need to exercise caution in raising interest rates to avoid extreme housing unaffordability in Australia READ MORE
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Short term lending - Fast money
by Staff Reporter • 8 Nov 2010
Despite the stigma around the short term and bridging finance market, a growing number of brokers are positioning... READ MORE
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Australian economy gathers momentum
by Staff Reporter • 19 Oct 2010
The Australian economy continues to go from strength to strength, supported by strong employment and GDP figures,... READ MORE
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Your money - Market snapshot
by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2010
For the Australian economy, the anticipated mining boom will not only bring opportunities but risks as well READ MORE
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Sydney retail market forecasts challenges
by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2010
Rents may plateau as interest rate pressures increase READ MORE
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Flat market as boom times fade
by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2010
Rising interest rates, the expiry of first home buyer incentives, and of course a federal election, have taken most of... READ MORE
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Cross sales - Closer client connections
by Staff Reporter • 7 Oct 2010
Deeper client relationships are just one of the benefits of broking businesses with an integrated cross sell... READ MORE
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Sentiment Survey - Q3 2010
by Staff Reporter • 7 Oct 2010
Rising rates and the federal election have failed to dent broker optimism READ MORE
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Low docs - Back from the brink
by Staff Reporter • 30 Sep 2010
While some industry pundits proclaimed that low doc lending was all but dead, funding for this sector has recently... READ MORE
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Self-employed - The allure of the entrepreneur
by Staff Reporter • 30 Sep 2010
Self-employed borrowers are one of the most lucrative market segments a broker can target and the indications are that... READ MORE