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Boom time for brokers, agents
The property boom shows no signs of slowing down, with national housing values growing at the fastest rate for 17 years. Australian Broker asked two brokers, a real estate agent and a buyer's agent for their insights
Creating opportunities for women in broking
As the world celebrates International Women's Day, Jane Counsel, lead adviser on the MFAA's Opportunities for Women program, is hoping the finance industry will come together to encourage more females to become brokers

Solutions for struggling SMEs
Australia's small business ombudsman is calling for a federal government-backed loan scheme to help SMEs survive the next 12 months as JobKeeper and rent relief come to an end
Shaking up stamp duty
NSW brokers and real estate experts share their thoughts on buyers' newfound option to pay an annual property tax instead of stamp duty

When foe becomes friend by Otiena Ellwand
In a rare moment, ASIC, APRA and the RBA spoke on the benefits brokers provide consumers, all while UBS' latest report continued to spark outrage
If it’s not broken, why fix it? by
Mortgage brokers tell us what they really think about the recommended proposals in ASIC’s remuneration review
Public submissions shed light on ASIC’s rem review proposals by Otiena Ellwand
They reveal the ongoing friction between banks and brokers, and the industry forum’s daunting task ahead
Battle of the generations by Julia Corderoy
Australian Broker investigates the dwindling number of young first home buyers and whether Generation Y do, in fact, have it harder than any generation before them
Brexit: boom or bust? by Julia Corderoy
Britain has voted to leave the European Union. Now what? Australian Broker investigates what the Brexit means for the global and Australian economies, and how it could affect brokers
Ease up, APRA? by Julia Corderoy
As annual growth in investment lending slides, Australian Broker investigates whether APRA should reassess its 10% annual growth limit