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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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Diversification - Becoming a one-stop shop
by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2010
Diversification has now firmly established itself as best practicein mortgage broking. But while the industry... READ MORE
Low doc loan arrears expected to increase rapidly
by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2010
Consecutive interest rate rises have hit low doc borrowers hard and fast
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Latest rate rise helps lower inflation, threatens supply
by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2010
The RBA’s latest rate rise increases pressure on a slowing property market but it should not derail housing... READ MORE
Economy in state of solid growth
by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2010
The Australian economy continues to surge as the demand for our resources gathers pace and employment and consumer... READ MORE
Return of the non-conforming lender
by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2010
Today, the majors are enforcing tighter lending criteria, which is forcing more borrowers to seek out non-conforming... READ MORE
The future is data
by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2010
The GFC not only made lenders truly understand the importance of property data, it also hastened much-needed innovation... READ MORE
Sentiment survey - Q1 2010 report
by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2010
Broker sentiment towards business growth has showed marked improvement
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Chinese demand drives economic momentum
by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2010
The chance of further rate rises has increased as economic conditions continue to improve
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Markets continue upward surge
by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2010
Property values continue to show strong growth on the back of ongoing undersupply and buyer... READ MORE
Commercial activity surges in south west Sydney
by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2010
The commercial mortgage market has borne the brunt of the GFC, but thankfully it is starting to recover with the help... READ MORE
Unlocking the door to investors
by Staff Reporter • 26 Feb 2010
Putting your energy into the growing market of domestic and foreign property investors is the key to many happy... READ MORE
Second tier lenders - Beginning to bloom
by Staff Reporter • 26 Feb 2010
The major banks may account for the lion’s share of the Australian mortgage market, but it seems second tier lenders... READ MORE
Strong economic growth forecast as unemployment falls
by Staff Reporter • 26 Feb 2010
The Australian economy is well down the path to recovery with robust growth forecast over the coming... READ MORE
Residential wrap
by Staff Reporter • 26 Feb 2010
Australian house prices have posted the strongest annual growth rates in seven years – bad news for first home... READ MORE
Arrears deteriorate on back of rate hikes
by Staff Reporter • 26 Feb 2010
The level of arrears on low doc loans deteriorated slightly, highlighting the effect of the three successive rate... READ MORE
Sentiment survey - Q4 2009 report
by Staff Reporter • 3 Feb 2010
Brokers remain confident moving into the new year buoyed by robust property markets and the belief that investor... READ MORE
Strong signs of economic growth
by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010
Market fundamentals continue to reveal an economy that is on the road to recovery
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Confidence rises as unemployment falls
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
Rising consumer confidence and falling unemployment will help drive economic growth
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Commercial wrap - Australia avoids economic slump
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
Australia’s retail sector has emerged from the global economic slump relatively unscathed
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Economy strengthens, arrears improve
by Staff Reporter • 31 Dec 2009
The level of arrears on low doc loans is improving steadily, indicating a return to form for the... READ MORE
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