Brisbane Broker Podcast

On this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade and Bobby sit down with Jeff Jordan from Ethel & Florence Real Estate Agents to talk all things, you guessed it - real estate! Jeff is a Licensed Sales Agent at Ethel & Florence with over 4 years of experience in the industry. Jeff is known as the Batman of E&F (in part because he was actually a former Professional Batman - yes you r...

Rates are a hot topic. With the RBA's frequent rises in the cash rate, people are on the edge of their seats on the first Tuesday of every month to see how their home loan is going to be impacted. But did you know that mortgage brokers can actually keep your interest rates competitive? That's right - we go in to bat for you with this fancy tool we call PRICING! Pricing allows brokers to ne...

We didn't know how else to describe this episode other than the fact that these POLICIES. POP. OFF. It isn't common knowledge that there are actually LOTS of lender policies carefully curated for a variety of professionals, and in this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, we're breaking them down for you! If you're looking to enter the property market and you... Work in essential services Are s...

The answer is yes - we have LOTS of news to share with you! It's a NEW year, we're back for a NEW season and we have TONNES of mortgage broking and finance NEWS to share! So plug in, buckle up, and get ready for the first episode of Season 2 of the Brisbane Broker Podcast. In this episode our brokers discuss what you can expect from the property market as we settle into the new year. What's happen...

It’s the season finale - our last Brisbane Broker episode of 2022! The Brisbane Broker Podcast has officially been around for ONE WHOLE YEAR (we can’t believe it either!). And to celebrate, we’re taking the time to reflect on some of our most memorable moments of 2022. In this episode, Kade and Bobby reflect on some of the Newstead Group’s biggest achievements of 2022, and what the brokerage is ge...

This month on the Brisbane Broker Podcast our borkers Bobby and Kade sit down for some good old fashioned borker talk. We thought it was time for a catch up – so put your headphones on, grab a pain au chocolat to celebrate National Chocolate Day with us (and our new refer a friend program * wink *), and get ready for some industry insights!  We’re spicing it up in this episode as we unpack so...

On this month’s episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade, Ashleigh and Bobby chat with Patrick Sherlock, Senior Associate at Shand Taylor Lawyers. Patrick specialises in property and commercial law and assists clients in residential and commercial transactions as well as advising on all aspects of property development. A solicitor is one of the cornerstones of the home buying operation. Your s...

This month Kade, Ashleigh and Bobby are joined by realestate powerhouse, Jessica Vine. With 18 years of industry experience under her belt, you could say Jessica fulfilled her childhood dream of wanting to sell houses (we think that 8 year old girl who inspected estate homes would be so proud!). Her passion for realestate lead her and husband, Mitchell Vine, to unveiling one of Brisbane’s most sou...

Our brokers have a special guest joining them for episode 9 of the Brisbane Broker Podcast - Ben Brett from Bounce Financial! Ben is a financial advisor who has been working in the industry for over 8 years, helping clients navigate the ins and outs of investments, superannuation, insurance and estate planning. In this episode Ben help's our brokers uncover the world of financial planning, from wh...

The Brisbane Broker Podcast is back! In episode 8 we're going to get you up to speed with the much anticipated new kid on the block - THE FIRST HOME GUARANTEE SCHEME (formerly known as FHLDS). As of the 1st of July 2022, The Australian Government has opened up 35,000 spots to help first home buyers get into their first home sooner, and we are here to break it down for you. What is the eligibility...

What's 5 letters long, rhymes with mates and is kind of *totally* the hottest topic in the broking world right now? You guessed it... RATES! Well dear friends, we’ve got a lot to unpack from the month of May so you’d better buckle up for episode 7 of the Brisbane Broker Podcast. Starting with a quick *spoiler alert* - the Labor Party recently won the federal election in Australia. And just in case...

We may not wear every single chain even when we're in the house 🎶 but we'll help you *finance* the house 👉🏼 This month our brokers sit down to talk about construction and off-the-plan loans! So, what is a construction loan and what does off-the-plan mean? These buzzwords are flying around our industry at the moment so we thought we'd break it down for our listeners.  In episode 6 of the Br...

Buying property can be a daunting process, especially if it's your first time. With so much information out there, it can be difficult to decide which path to take to make your break into the property market. But there is one thing that everyone comes across no matter their path - and that is... MAKING AN OFFER! *taps gavel*. In this episode, our brokers will break down the basics for you to help...

Episode 4 of the Brisbane Broker Podcast is officially here! This month our brokers sit down for a round table discussion on the hot topics of February 2022 🌶. You can expect a bit of everything in this episode; from what to expect in your first meeting with a broker to the group consensus on adding the chilli packet to your 2 minute noodles *controversy alert*🍜.  But seriously - if you want...

The Brisbane Broker Podcast is back with Kade, Ashleigh and Bobby returning to the mic after their well deserved break over the holiday season. With 2022 now well underway, it’s time to set those new-year-new-me mantras in stone; and if a new house is on the cards for you this year - you’re going to want to hear what our brokers have to say in this episode! In episode 3 Kade, Ashleigh and Bobby di...

Before we close out the end of a wild year - our first podcast episode is officially here... Presenting, the Brisbane Broker 2021 wrap up! 🎉 In this episode meet the rest of the Newstead Group team, as Kade sits down with Ashleigh and Bobby to talk all things broking from the year that was. They discuss everything from all time low interest rates on home loans to a busted property market; and eve...

Welcome to the Brisbane Broker Podcast! The Brisbane Broker Podcast is hosted by Kade French, Founder and Senior Mortgage Broker of the Newstead Group in Brisbane, Australia.  Brisbane Broker aims to bring a fresh perspective to the world of finance and mortgage broking, and to shed light on the topics that can be tricky to navigate without the help of a broker.  You can expect monthly e...