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Melbourne the most popular capital for first home buyers
15 September 2025

First-time buyers are flocking to Melbourne at twice the national rate, with four of the city’s suburbs listed in Australia’s top five hotspots for new home owners.

How to help your client qualify a buyer’s agent
15 September 2025

With interest rates falling and prices rising, hiring a buyer’s agent may seem like an added expense for those on the lookout. But purchasing the wrong property can cost you hundreds of ...

SFG appoints new national BDM
15 September 2025

The aggregator has welcomed a new business development manager (BDM) to its ranks, bringing over a decade’s worth of financial services experience to the position.

Commercial growth presents strong opportunity for diversified brokers
12 September 2025

Recent reports of strong growth in both commercial property and business investment highlight an opportunity for the diversified broker, as the market experiences a revival.

From failure to fortune: How broker can turn setbacks into success
12 September 2025

In the fast-paced world of mortgage broking, it’s easy to get caught up in the chase for settlements. The industry excels at celebrating wins, but often overlooks a far more powerful ...

Soaring investor confidence fuels a commercial property boom
12 September 2025

Industrial property leads the commercial sector, with record buyer demand in Sydney and plunging vacancy rates in Canberra, Adelaide, and Hobart.

Are BDMs the next casualty in the major banks’ AI-driven overhaul?
11 September 2025

Over the course of 2025, there have been job cuts announced at each of the major banks, many fuelled by increased AI adoption. Are BDMs next on the chopping block?

Beyond the home loan: Why SME lending is the next big opportunity
11 September 2025

The mortgage broking landscape is evolving. While residential home loans remain the bedrock of many practices, the most forward-thinking brokers are looking to diversify their offering and ...

Great Southern Bank launches 40-year mortgages for FHBs
11 September 2025

The mutual bank has announced an expansion of its loan terms with the goal of providing first home buyers (FHBs) with a more affordable option.

Expanded Home Guarantee Scheme to double first home buyer choice
10 September 2025

The upcoming expansion of the Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS) will raise the property price caps vastly across each area of the country. This will allow first home buyers (FHBs) much more choice ...

Borrowers detail their biggest mortgage mistakes
10 September 2025

Confusion in the home loan journey is resulting in a large number of borrowers making mistakes and coming out the other end with regrets. Brokers should be aware of these challenges to help ...

Car financer cleared of worst claims in ASIC lending lawsuit
10 September 2025

The regulator has made a judgment against car finance provider Money3. The lender was found to have made some breaches, but dodged the full weight on allegations.

Clock ticking for investors as 2025’s ‘golden window’ begins to close
10 September 2025

Spurred by strong demand and a surge of first-time buyers, investors are capitalising on the final opportunities in the 2025 property market. Here’s a look at the current landscape.

Housing crisis puts brakes on city-to-region moves
9 September 2025

Mobility challenges have caused a slowdown in regional movers. There have been calls for greater investment in the regions to support the exodus of city dwellers.

Nearly a third of all new home loans go to first home buyers, reveals GSB
9 September 2025

Great Southern Bank (GSB) has released its yearly financial results, highlighting just how many first home buyers are taking advantage of support to enter the market.