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Property versus shares: the ongoing debate

by Lachlan Walker • 3 Oct 2014

The age-old comparison of property versus shares has been discussed by investors for decades.

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Growth and opportunity in NSW regional cities

by James Treloar • 2 Oct 2014
Mortgage brokers in the cities should seriously investigate the opportunities that lie in regional cities – not only... READ MORE

The future of mortgage broking

by Brett McKeon • 1 Oct 2014
Every time I’ve got comfortable over the years there's generally been an event that’s surfaced to push me out of my... READ MORE

Insight: Owen Davis, DFG Property Services - SEPT 2014

by Staff Reporter • 30 Sep 2014

Owen Davis, owner, DFG Property Services 

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The truth behind property hotspots

by Owen Davis • 30 Sep 2014
If you’re reading about a hotspot in the newspaper or hearing about it on A Current Affair, then chances are it’s... READ MORE

How we make social media work

by Jeremy Fisher • 29 Sep 2014
With the growth of social media and the emergence of online communities, we felt that it was important to have a... READ MORE

Develop a strategy

by Miriam Sandkuhler • 26 Sep 2014
When building a house, it always starts with a set of plans. Building a property portfolio is no different – it needs... READ MORE

News just in from the USA

by Kym Dalton • 25 Sep 2014
I’ve recently returned from the USA, where I attended two conferences – one a high-brow housing finance ‘think... READ MORE

Are short-term lending commissions worth the effort?

by Andrew Littleford • 24 Sep 2014
Is short-term lending worth the effort? That question answers itself when you discover you can earn $5,500 commission... READ MORE

Insight: Chris Burns, KeyInvest

by Reporter • 23 Sep 2014

Chris Burns, chief executive, KeyInvest

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The ‘F’ word - five rules for using Facebook!

by Darren Hunter • 23 Sep 2014
Early last year I felt that Facebook was just a waste of time when using it for business. I didn’t understand it, and... READ MORE

Salvaging credit-impaired applications

by Mark Agar • 22 Sep 2014
Everyone knows impaired credit files immediately void a client’s application or at very least make the task of... READ MORE

Making sure the numbers add up

by Ruan Burger • 19 Sep 2014
I recently heard about a borrower who was misinformed by their mortgage broker and ended up in an extremely stressful... READ MORE

How to turn an everyday business into a profit machine

by Stefan Kazakis • 18 Sep 2014
Have you thought about the investment you are putting in to your business? Are you working for less-than-desired... READ MORE

Reduce your stress by automating your receipts

by Lee Wade • 17 Sep 2014

Have you filed your tax return yet? If not, I’ve got a great app that will make your life easier.

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Why debtor finance should be on your radar

by Mark Cleaver • 16 Sep 2014
Debtor finance has boomed over the last decade and significant opportunities exist for brokers to participate in this... READ MORE

Why I love doing credit repair

by Merrilyn Mansfield • 15 Sep 2014
The other day I was thinking about why I love doing credit repair and got to the nub of it by talking it over with my... READ MORE

Putting investor home loan demand in context

by Shane Oliver • 15 Sep 2014

The high level of investor loans being written are clearly on the Reserve Bank’s radar.

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A broker-owned union is the answer to big bank dominance

by Troy McErvale • 12 Sep 2014
The Financial System Inquiry released its interim report in July, and is now seeking a second round of... READ MORE

Stop your clients from going bust after the boom

by Paul Walshe • 11 Sep 2014
Being able to adapt to changes in personal circumstances is important. This is being demonstrated as the flow-on... READ MORE

Responsible lending: where is the legal line?

by Paul O’Shea • 10 Sep 2014
The responsible lending obligations of finance brokers may not be as onerous as those on credit providers, but the NCCP... READ MORE

Insight: Patti Eyers, First Mortgage Services

by Reporter • 9 Sep 2014

Patti Eyers, chief executive, First Mortgage Services

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Insight: Merrilyn Mansfield, Princeville Credit Advocates

by Reporter • 9 Sep 2014

Merrilyn Mansfield, lead adjudicator, Princeville Credit Advocates 

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How to use sporting strategies to succeed in business

by Richard Maloney • 9 Sep 2014
A strong culture is critical for the success of all teams. It’s always been a key focus for sporting teams, yet when... READ MORE

Want a 2.8 per cent mortgage?

by Linda Phillips • 8 Sep 2014
The Reserve Bank, which has been otherwise idle over the past year, has been keen to point out that the banks are doing... READ MORE

What do China's real estate bosses really think of Australia?

by Andrew Taylor • 5 Sep 2014
Just last month a dozen chief executives of Chinese real estate agencies had a chance to visit Australia. So what did... READ MORE

The 13 questions you need to ask all potential employees

by John Demartini • 4 Sep 2014
Companies are human systems, not unemotional, inanimate objects. Therefore, the attraction and retention of the right... READ MORE

Why is non-conforming so hard? (Hint: it isn’t)

by Stuart Styles • 3 Sep 2014
Do you struggle with clients who are eager to supply documents and sign forms … but turn out to have flawed credit... READ MORE

Insight: Cameron Kusher, RP Data - Sep 2014

by Reporter • 2 Sep 2014

Cameron Kusher, senior research analyst, RP Data

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How staff engagement can drive your business

by Mark Woolnough • 2 Sep 2014
Building a sustainable business is at the forefront of many a broker’s list of priorities, and understandably so. In... READ MORE