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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...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
Australian RMBS arrears register Q1 increase
by Staff Reporter • 30 Aug 2010
Continuing RBA monetary policy tightening in the first and second quarters of 2010 has impacted arrears... READ MORE
Property - Market watch
by Staff Reporter • 30 Aug 2010
The latest property and housing finance figures suggest the recent slump in property price growth may soon be... READ MORE
Rates stable, but hikes expected before year end
by Staff Reporter • 30 Aug 2010
Australia's leading economists still expect a number of hikes before year end as the government seeks to keep inflation... READ MORE
Office activity linked to resources
by Staff Reporter • 2 Aug 2010
The Perth office market is booming thanks to a strong surge in the resources sector
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Auction slowdown highlights cooling market
by Staff Reporter • 2 Aug 2010
The latest auction results are a clear indication that the property market has come off the... READ MORE
The RBA may buckle under inflation concerns
by Staff Reporter • 2 Aug 2010
The European debt crisis is worsening, while underlying inflation looks likely to increase - leaving the RBA between a... READ MORE
Refinancing - Riding the wave
by Staff Reporter • 2 Aug 2010
A surge of refinancing activity has buoyed broker volumes in recent months, but it's not just down to borrowers... READ MORE
First property buyers - Opportunities for brokers
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2010
First home buyer activity may have slowed but there are still plenty of opportunities for brokers who know their... READ MORE
RBA adopts holding pattern as global economic woes play out
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2010
The two-speed economy is likely to lead the RBA to keep rates on hold, for now
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Sentiment survey - Q2 2010 report
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2010
Sentiment towards growth has been dented by the rising rate environment
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The rich get richer while the poor get the outer suburbs
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2010
While the RBA heeded the nation's calls to hold interest rates this month, the price gap between Australia's inner and... READ MORE
ANZ gets upgraded rating
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2010
ANZ's latest ratings upgrade has positive repercussions for the Australian finance sector
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Australian occupancy costs strong on global standard
by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2010
Perth has elevated itself as the nation’s top competitor on occupancy costs
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Further rate rises may stall much needed construction activity
by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2010
The key to housing affordability lies in boosting construction activity, not raising rates
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Budget splits the nation
by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2010
The government has released its first budget following the GFC to mixed reviews
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