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Disclosure: When too much is not enough

by Paul O'Shea • 2 May 2014
Mandatory disclosure regimes are meant to be good for consumers. As Justice Brandeis of the US Supreme Court once...READ MORE

Flaunt what you’ve got

by • 1 May 2014

New research has reaffirmed that brokers are a firm favourite with property investors.

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Coles could make a big success out of mortgages

by Troy McErvale • 30 Apr 2014
In 2012, The New York Times reported a story about Target sending coupons for baby clothes and maternity wear to a... READ MORE

Move the fax on! Time for banks to upgrade

by Tish Naughton • 29 Apr 2014
Last month I came across an article talking about Microsoft hitting banks across the world with a huge support bill if... READ MORE

Housing market absorbing new supply faster than it's being added

by Cameron Kusher • 28 Apr 2014
The number of unique residential properties advertised for sale across the country over the four weeks to 30 March 2014... READ MORE

Strong demand and limited supply boosting property prices

by Jeremy Fisher • 24 Apr 2014
A recent report on the Australian property market shows that demand for property is still strong and prices are still... READ MORE

Diversify your business … then what?

by Sean Murphy • 23 Apr 2014
As the broking profession changes and becomes more competitive, we are challenged to think about ways we can do... READ MORE

Teaching kids the value of money

by Robert Bihar • 22 Apr 2014

Every parent, including myself, wants their child to be financially independent in their adult years.

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What does the future hold for positive credit reporting?

by Andrew Crossley • 17 Apr 2014
Many brokers are unaware of what positive credit reporting will mean for their clients as it is still early... READ MORE

Why bother with a mortgage broker?

by Ruan Burger • 16 Apr 2014
It’s so easy to head into the local branch of your bank and ask for a loan. You’ll sit down with one of the... READ MORE

The challenge to regulators in the non-bank lending space

by Andrew Way • 15 Apr 2014
ABC television recently aired a documentary that described the experiences of troubled mortgagees who had sought the... READ MORE

Be more than responsible

by • 14 Apr 2014
The Reserve Bank has issued a couple of words of caution in recent weeks that should cause all of us mortgage brokers... READ MORE

Looking back on the investment market

by Cameron Kusher • 11 Apr 2014
A look back in time shows investors need to get smart and do their homework before jumping into property... READ MORE

Are you game to ask the cash flow question?

by Michael Sloan • 10 Apr 2014
We are confronted with choices every day in business and in life, but it is not often that we take the time to sit back... READ MORE

Why government should encourage property investment

by Troy McErvale • 9 Apr 2014
The Credit Suisse Global Wealth Databook 2013 contains some interesting reading about the wealth of Australia and... READ MORE

Is rolling pool and landscaping into the mortgage the best option?

by Paul Walshe • 8 Apr 2014
Australians have the greatest ratio of pool ownership in the world and many of us dream of either building or... READ MORE

Yuri the cab driver

by Cameron McEvoy • 7 Apr 2014
It never ceases to amaze me how an unexpected encounter can offer a new perspective on the Australian property... READ MORE

Could carry-over credit card debt be the undoing of many a home loan?

by Graham Doessel • 4 Apr 2014
Australia’s new credit laws will place late-paying clients of licenced credit accounts such as credit cards and loans... READ MORE

Do you want serious buy-in to your success?

by Nathan Swain • 3 Apr 2014
True synergy between finance and real estate industries can produce business partnerships between finance brokers and... READ MORE

Inventory: the secret ingredient in tracking a market

by Greg Dickason • 2 Apr 2014
The trends we’re seeing in the different capital cities of Australia are all based on changing inventory levels. But... READ MORE

6 proven strategies to help you retain your team

by Jo-Anne Oliveri • 1 Apr 2014
Retention is how you can unlock a sustainable, long-term income stream. To achieve retention you must first build a... READ MORE

Are you unleashing your brilliance?

by Sadhana Smiles • 31 Mar 2014
Can you believe that we have come to the end of the first quarter this year? And yes, the most common comment is how... READ MORE

Borrowing money through my SMSF: niche or nightmare?

by Daniel Jansen • 28 Mar 2014
For many clients, trying to obtain finance for their SMSF is very stressful. So it is important for them to be well... READ MORE

Retaining your staff

by Sara Young • 27 Mar 2014

Now more than ever, it is essential to retain good staff.  

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Comprehensive credit reporting- the winners and losers

by Anthony Alabakov • 26 Mar 2014

From the 12th of March, The Privacy Act (1988) has been amended to introduce comprehensive credit reporting.

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The digital native 'Adviser'- what the next generation of broker will...

by Mark Woolnough • 25 Mar 2014
Do your customers view you as a professional adviser or as a means to get a good deal on a mortgage? If you haven’t... READ MORE

What type of manager are you?

by Rose Kelly • 24 Mar 2014
There are as many different management styles as there are people because each person brings to the management role... READ MORE

The importance of insurance and a properly drafted will

by Rolf Howard • 21 Mar 2014
Every broker owes it to their client to ensure they have in place insurance and a relevant and properly drafted... READ MORE

What impact will credit reporting changes really have?

by Ruan Burger • 20 Mar 2014
Credit reporting has been a topic at the forefront of everyone’s minds over the past few weeks, given changes... READ MORE

Why Qld is about to run hot

by Tony Brasier • 19 Mar 2014
The south east Queensland property market has all the characteristics of a market in the process of strengthening... READ MORE