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Consolidate debt to shore up home ownership

by Paul Walshe • 9 May 2014

The federal Budget is just round the corner and many Australians will be bracing for their hip pocket to take a hit,... READ MORE

Why we need to pay attention to consumer confidence

by Craig MacKenzie • 8 May 2014

History and statistics tells us there are two key drivers to the housing and related mortgage finance markets: interest... READ MORE

An easier way to invest

by Steven Beinart • 7 May 2014

Sometimes the perfect investment is right there – but you haven’t got the ready cash until it’s too late.

The first home buyer crisis and what we can do about it

by Graham Doessel • 6 May 2014

If you haven’t been living under a rock for the last few years, you will be aware that the first home buyer market is... READ MORE

Inspirational leadership: engaging staff in times of change

by Lisa Claes • 5 May 2014

Do you want to know the secret of successful leadership? If only it were that simple!

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.

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.

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

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