Broker

Could your brokerage grow without another hire?
by AFG • 11 Aug 2026
As margin pressure bites into profitability, some brokerages are turning to technology instead of headcount for more... READ MORE

Associations warn trust changes will significantly impact brokers
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Aug 2026
Industry bodies have warned that the federal government’s proposed changes to discretionary trusts could... READ MORE

LRBA changes to curb supply as ban takes effect

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 Aug 2026
Fresh figures have revealed that the federal government’s changes to residential borrowing through SMSFs could... READ MORE

Many brokers still quiet between client conversations

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Aug 2026
New research has revealed that a sizeable cohort of mortgage brokers contact clients infrequently, with regular... READ MORE

Treasury revises tax overhaul after releasing new carve-outs
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Aug 2026
Draft changes to the federal government’s tax overhaul have outlined protections for widows, trusts, and new... READ MORE

MFAA calls for changes to new discretionary trust tax
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 Aug 2026
The MFAA has said the federal government’s new discretionary trust tax plan may punish businesses unless carve-outs... READ MORE

ATO releases extensive LRBA guidance ahead of ban
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 31 Jul 2026
New guidance from the Australian Taxation Office has confirmed that LRBA-funded property must remain business-use... READ MORE

Banks tighten as non-banks turbocharge commercial lending
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 31 Jul 2026
New data has pointed to larger loans, broader risk appetite, and a shift toward term facilities. READ MORE

Video podcast: New Broker – Why 17 years in banking was the...
by Annie Kane • 28 Jul 2026
Can 17 years of banking experience turn a new broker into an overnight success? For MoneyQuest Clayfield broker Matt... READ MORE

The same file can be worth more. Here's how.
by AFG • 26 Jul 2026
Settlement count tells you how busy you are. Revenue per file tells you how healthy your business actually is. READ MORE