Market and product trends

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

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

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

Sentiment survey - Q2 2010 report

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2010

Sentiment towards growth has been dented by the rising rate environment

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

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

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

Budget splits the nation

by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2010

The government has released its first budget following the GFC to mixed reviews