Brisbane Broker Podcast

This week on the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade and Bobby break down one of the most misunderstood tools in Australian property: equity. We’re covering: What equity actually is and why most Australians aren’t using it to its full potential How to use equity safely to renovate, upgrade, invest, or consolidate Why equity is a real, tangible asset, especially in a competitive finance market Whether yo...

In this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade and Bobby break down some of the biggest updates shaping the property and finance world right now. We’re covering: The expansion of the First Home Owner Guarantee -why it’s opening doors for more Australians than ever before especially in metro QLD How to prepare for the new grant rules What’s new at The Newstead Group and how we’re supporting c...

On this episode of The Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade and Bobby sit down to unpack some mid-year updates from across the industry. We're covering a bit of everything, including: What the market’s like for home buyers right now Cash rate updates and what they really mean EOFY tips - especially for the self-employed TikTok finance - full of hot takes, but how many actually stack up? Grab a coffee...

“Sometimes having a small impact on your immediate community has far more influence and power... That's been really important for me - to just slowly change my community for the better the best way that I can, and I do that with our little bar.” Zero Fox, nestled in the heart of Teneriffe, began as a spontaneous opportunity—one fuelled by creativity, authenticity, and a deep connection to comm...

In this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Bobby and Kade are diving into what it’s really like to be in the property market right now - and how to make an offer on a home in 2025. With low stock and high demand, finding the right place can be challenging—but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Especially if you're ready to hit the ground running with pre-approval in hand. Our brokers unpack t...

In this episode of The Brisbane Broker Podcast, Bobby and Kade sit down with Trav White, Founder of Neighbourhood , a customer engagement agency driven by the vision to inspire brands to communicate with their audience as people—helping them solve problems and find solutions. Trav shares his business journey, one marked by an unwavering commitment to problem-solving, learning how to communicate ef...

We are kicking off 2025 with Episode 33 of the Brisbane Broker Podcast! 🎙️ In our first episode of the year, we’re tackling the big question: What’s going on with interest rates in 2025? Our brokers share their insights on the cash rate, which hasn’t budged since November 2023, and speculate on what could be next. We’ll also explore how any potential rate changes might impact your serviceability a...

On our second episode of Business of the Month, our brokers are joined by Darren Bain, Founder of Function Well! Function Well has come a long way since its humble "bootstrap" beginnings in 2009, evolving into one of Australia’s leading fitness and wellness hubs. Located in Newstead, Brisbane, Function Well is built around four core pillars—mindset, nutrition, movement, and restoration—that suppor...

Whether you are a first home buyer or an investor - if purchasing property is one of your 2025 goals, we've got a 7-step crash course to set you up for success! On the cusp of a new year you're probably starting to look ahead. Maybe you're starting to ponder your new year resolutions and shape your 2025 goals. Great news - now is the perfect time to set yourself up for success if purchasing proper...

Wondering whether you should purchase or refinance before or after the holiday season? Tune in as our brokers discuss what you need to consider if you're looking to purchase or refinance in 2024 versus 2025! It's important to consider your own scenario as much as the current property prices and interest rates. Outside of these factors, there are a few key differences that need to be considered dep...

The Brisbane Broker Podcast is proud to bring you our new series, Business of the Month! Establishing a profitable business often takes several years and the path to reach that is far from easy. It’s a roller-coaster ride that involves a countless number of personal and financial sacrifices, wins & setbacks, as well as an exceptional amount of courage to go all-in and follow through with your...

This month on the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Bobby and Kade are delivering borker talk with the works! It's been a little while since our brokers got into the nitty gritty of what's going on in the lending landscape. So we thought, there is no time like the present, because right now we're seeing LOTS of home loans due to settle in September. With this type of movement in the property sp...

On this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Bobby and Kade are joined by Ben and Cara Brett from Bounce Financial to unpack the misconceptions of financial planning! Ben and Cara are financial advisers at Bounce Financial, working with their clients to develop a financial plan that addresses their investments, superannuation, insurance, tax and any other financial issues. Like mortgage broking...

Sound spicy? That's because it is! On this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade and Bobby are serving pre-approval realness. We hope you're buckled in for some hot takes. In recent years, the demand for pre-approvals has sky rocketed and we attribute this to increased competition in the home buying market. In some cases, you can't even inspect a property without a pre-approval,...

Are you wondering whether you are ready to refinance? On this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Bobby and Kade are going to help you answer that question! This month, our brokers are unpacking the basics of refinancing, including what refinancing is, what refinancing involves, and the reasons why you should (or shouldn't) refinance, depending on your scenario. The big ticket item when it...

So far this year, Bobby and Kade have been covering the Top's of 2024. We've covered property predictions, commercial banking and now - we're covering income policies! So, what is an income policy? Income policies are policies set by lenders and utilised by our brokers to find you tailored financial products that suit your employment and income. In this month's episode of the Brisb...

On this month's episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade and Bobby are joined by Naomi Smith from Judo Bank! Naomi is Director of Relationships at Judo Bank, an Australian neobank focused on small and medium-sized enterprise lending. Naomi walks us through how the commercial banking landscape is shaping up in 2024, including turnaround times on applications, pressures being faced by differ...

Our borkers are BACK for another year of the Brisbane Broker Podcast! To welcome you all back to the show and the new year, Bobby and Kade are diving into their 2024 Predictions in Property. This is a jam packed episode full of industry insight as our brokers unveil what trends they are predicting in the property market in 2024. From home buyer's FOMO to the impact of the Olympics on property...

On this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade and Bobby sit down with Kerry Sainsbury, Founder and Director of Credit Success. Credit Success helps Australians correct and maintain a healthy credit score, offering a variety of services from default removal to court action and judgement removal. Kerry has over 20 years of experience in the banking, finance and credit repair industries, and i...

This month Kade and Bobby sit down to discuss the ins and outs of commercial lending (and by the way- did you know Kade was awarded FBAA's #2 Australian Commercial Property Broker for 2022?!). It's only fitting! In this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast our brokers will run you through the big ticket items to consider when looking to acquire a commercial loan. How is serviceability ca...

The current state of interest rates have more and more people opting for an offset account - but what exactly is an offset account, and how can it benefit your home loan repayments? In this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Bobby and Kade break down the offset account for you. What are the pro's and con's? What are the costs involved? What finance scenario is most suitable for an off...

Dear First Time Property Investors, This episode is for you! On this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade and Bobby sit down for a chat about everything you need to know before investing in property. Whether you're a first home buyer ready to enter the market, or someone looking to diversify their portfolio - we've got it all on this episode! Our brokers outline the potential goals...

The property market is ever changing, which can be incredibly daunting and draining for first home buyers. We hear you - that's why we decided our crash course was long overdue for an update. Yes - we last did this in January 2022! ...and things (*cough* - rates) have changed just a little since then... Take a deep dive with us on all things first home buyer as our mortgage brokers, Kade and B...

This episode we're serving F-A-Q'S! That's right - buckle up because Bobby and Kade are coming at you with rapid fire speed, answering 15+ questions that we receive from our clients on the reg. We're covering everything from your HECS debt (sorry- we know it's triggering) to whether you should legally represent yourself when purchasing property (hint- we don't recommend). C...

Here at the Newstead Group, we are not fans of the fear-mongering buzz words and click bait. But you know what we are fans of? Constructive insights that can help our clients and our listeners best navigate approaching the end of their fixed rate period. Interest rates were at an all time low from the end of 2020 to the start of 2022, and now many Australians who took out a home loan during this t...