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Transformational vs transactional referral relationships

by Nathan Swain • 19 Nov 2013

Many finance specialists who are looking to forge long term beneficial relationships forget the key ingredient to... READ MORE

Why don’t you use your CRM to its full potential?

by Brett Spencer • 18 Nov 2013

It’s a common question that I ask my clients and the responses are never common, but invariably it comes down to two... READ MORE

Nothing happens without a conversation

by Tom Panos • 15 Nov 2013

Twenty-five years ago, when I first entered real estate, the training was simple – you got a desk, a phone, you got... READ MORE

Is your client borrowing through a SMSF?

by MaryAnn Armstrong • 14 Nov 2013

There is a new wave of investor opening up the property market, wanting to take advantage of new regulations and borrow... READ MORE

Nobody likes a ‘know it all’

by Ewan Morton • 13 Nov 2013

Remember the school days when a kid could be taunted as a ‘know it all’? In the school playground it was considered... READ MORE

Be wary of the banks

by Rolf Howard • 12 Nov 2013

The banks are once again actively courting potential home buyers with offers of very attractive low deposit loan... READ MORE

NCCP Regulations can be your friend...

by Aaron Upcroft • 11 Nov 2013

Let’s face it, if you are a mortgage broker and you are not adhering to the new Responsible Lending guidelines then... READ MORE

Mirror, Mirror on the (Facebook) Wall

by Douglas Driscoll • 8 Nov 2013

Social media is about people. If you believe the cliché, real estate and mortgage broking are also about people, not... READ MORE

Why your preferred credit repairer needs to be a lawyer

by Graham Doessel • 6 Nov 2013

When an adverse credit listing comes up on a client’s credit check - it may be hard to know how to help them, or... READ MORE

Perfecting Referral Partnerships

by Doug Mathlin • 5 Nov 2013

Perhaps we should start by considering ‘how many referral relationships do I need for my business?’ Some people... READ MORE

The importance of business planning

by Alan Hemmings • 5 Nov 2013

Business Planning is a term a lot of business owner’s dread, which means it may only be completed half-hearted or not... READ MORE

Add-a-Staffobia

by Paul Eldridge • 1 Nov 2013

It’s quite common for people to be nervous about bringing on their first employee. I know a lot of brokers have... READ MORE

FHO driving concrete change

by Sam Elbanna • 28 Oct 2013

Now is the time to invest in inner city property according to a property according. Since late last year there has been... READ MORE

Writing a winning submission

by Stacey Moseley • 16 Oct 2013

Nominations are well under way for the 2014 Better Business Awards and as many individuals and groups move through to... READ MORE

Online learning, is it worth it?

by Paul Eldridge • 27 Sep 2013

In the past, when we thought about studying, no doubt we had visions of driving to a campus or a venue each day, having... READ MORE

Regulators seeking to avoid housing asset bubbles

by Paul Lahiff • 2 Sep 2013

Over the past three to four months, an emerging trend has developed across a number of countries trying to avoid a... READ MORE

USA: A housing-led recovery

by Paul Lahiff • 27 Aug 2013

Most economists argue that housing can be a great boost to economic recovery, with the only difference being on how big... READ MORE

Italian Confidential - Day four

by Melissa Gielnik • 12 Aug 2013

Day four of this amazing adventure in Italy begins. READ MORE

Italian Confidential - Day 3

by Melissa Gielnik • 8 Aug 2013

A new day dawns in the very beautiful and very romantic Venice. READ MORE

Italian Confidential - Day 2

by Melissa Gielnik • 7 Aug 2013

Day two of the AFG High Flyers Annual Conference takes on a more serious tone, with all of the key lender partners... READ MORE

Italian Confidential - Day 1

by Melissa Gielnik • 6 Aug 2013

It’s day one and boy, am I exhausted! READ MORE

Italian Confidential

by Melissa Gielnik • 31 Jul 2013

Well, it is almost that time of year again - time to head overseas for the very exciting and prestigious AFG Chairman's... READ MORE

Housing Finance On The Upswing ?

by Paul Lahiff • 25 Jul 2013

There’s quite a bit of discussion and debate on the housing and housing finance sector at the moment with some... READ MORE

A strategy for growth

by Kathy Cummings • 9 Jul 2013

While fluctuations in the market are beyond your control, a strong growth strategy is still encouraged. READ MORE

Mortgage stress and confusion is rampant

by • 29 Apr 2013

Over 30 per cent of Australians experienced mortgage stress in the last 12 months, a study by HomeLoanFinder.com.au has... READ MORE