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The franchisee experience: Balancing growth and obstacles
14 April 2025

Franchising can be a great option for those wanting the independence of running a business without the isolation it can bring.

Mortgagors leaning on brokers as conditions slowly improve
14 April 2025

Cost pressures and lending concerns persist, but many Australians now feel more stable, thanks to mortgage broker advice and support.

Rentvesting to become ‘default strategy’ for investors
14 April 2025

Recent reports of a rise in rentvesting among first home buyers are reflective of property affordability in Australia. Trends are likely to continue, said one expert.

Award-winning mentor on the power of mentorship
14 April 2025

Going beyond ticking the mentorship box can empower and engage the next generation of brokers.

SMEs face rising strain from super and tax changes
14 April 2025

New payroll rules and tax reforms are set to reshape financial planning for businesses already under pressure from labour shortages and rising costs.

Debunking the myth: 65% of investors are in negative cash flow
14 April 2025

As the federal election nears, investors are once again facing negative commentary for “cashing in”, while in reality, two-thirds of Australian landlords are experiencing negative cash flow

Labor to provide 5% deposits for first home buyers
13 April 2025

A re-elected Labor government has announced it would introduce changes to lending to better support first home buyers.

Trump calls timeout on tariffs
11 April 2025

A new development in the US President’s tariff policies could see some relief for countries with tariffs imposed and harsher conditions for others.

CSLR reform to come from an elected Coalition government
11 April 2025

Comments from a Coalition minister have outlined a desire to scrap CSLR.

What the 1 April changes in foreign investment rules mean for the residential market
11 April 2025

On 1 April 2025, the Australian government introduced sweeping changes to how foreign investors can access the residential property market.

Sucasa expands into broker channel
11 April 2025

The non-bank lender has announced its expansion, with appointments helping support this next stage of growth.

ANZ warns businesses of rising fake invoice scams
11 April 2025

As cyber crime tactics grow more advanced, Australian companies must stay vigilant to avoid costly payment fraud and email-based threats.

Why politicians won’t touch negative gearing
10 April 2025

The election is approaching and each party has been vocal about implementing policy to tackle the housing crisis. One glaringly absent topic is negative gearing, described as a “political ...

SMEs urged to understand new ATO rules
10 April 2025

New ATO payment plan rules will increase tax debt management costs for businesses starting 1 July.

Private credit continuing to gain popularity
10 April 2025

Private lenders are becoming more popular by the year as borrowers seek diversity in lenders.