Mortgage and Finance Brokers Blog Opinions - The Adviser

Why the RBA and APRA are looking at Switzerland

by Craig MacKenzie • 28 Oct 2014

Participants in the housing and mortgage markets are eagerly anticipating details of the much-talked-about... READ MORE

A question of leverage

by Robin Bowerman • 27 Oct 2014

Politicians love a 'barbecue stopper' – the sort of issue that captures attention and is usually accompanied by... READ MORE

Crystal-balling brokers' tech future

by Lee Wade • 24 Oct 2014

With ever-faster broadband speeds mixed with a flight to mobile apps, I believe the future for mortgage brokers in five... READ MORE

Three steps to hiring high-performance people

by Vanessa Bennett • 23 Oct 2014

If every member of your staff were able to contribute an extra hour of effective productivity every day, imagine what... READ MORE

The dark side of comprehensive credit reporting

by Merrilyn Mansfield • 22 Oct 2014

What can we learn from the UK's experience of comprehensive credit reporting? READ MORE

Buying a home is still a good financial option

by Leanne Pilkington • 21 Oct 2014

For as long as I can remember, owning your very own property has been the Australian dream. Having your own plot of... READ MORE

Insight: Alan Hemmings, Oxygen Home Loans

by Reporter • 20 Oct 2014

Mortgage brokers and the age gap READ MORE

Who’s getting property advice right?

by Bill Nikolouzakis • 20 Oct 2014

There is a big difference in getting advice about property and getting advice about investing in property. READ MORE

A chip off the old block

by Kim Cannon • 17 Oct 2014

The tangled web of bank ownership in Australia means it can be hard to define exactly what is a non-major bank in this... READ MORE

Buoyant market raises land cost

by Tim Lawless • 16 Oct 2014

The flow-on effect of buoyant property market conditions has resulted in an overall increase in the cost of land. READ MORE

Importance of claiming tax depreciation

by Paul Bennion • 14 Oct 2014

The importance of claiming legitimate tax deductions such as depreciation has been highlighted by new ABS figures which... READ MORE

Insight: Peter Wood, Bluestone Group

by Reporter • 13 Oct 2014

Peter Wood, chief operating officer – Asia Pacific, Bluestone Group READ MORE

The beginner’s guide to writing a lazy $100 million a year

by James Green • 13 Oct 2014

I’ve worked with my share of top performers and over 22 years I believe I’ve learnt what it takes to write $100... READ MORE

Six steps to create a positive mindset

by Pat Mesiti • 10 Oct 2014

I talk about mindset a lot. Why? Well let me ask you a question: What are your expectations? READ MORE

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