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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

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

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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... READ MORE

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

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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

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

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... READ MORE

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

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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

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... READ MORE

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

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

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

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... READ MORE

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

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

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

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

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... READ MORE

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

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

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... READ MORE

Sydney retail market forecasts challenges

by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2010

Rents may plateau as interest rate pressures increase

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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

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

Sentiment Survey - Q3 2010

by Staff Reporter • 7 Oct 2010

Rising rates and the federal election have failed to dent broker optimism

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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

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