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 what a financial advisor is to what financial planning can do for you. First home ownership is a...

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 criteria? How do you secure a place in the scheme? Which lenders are available for the...

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 you're wondering - no we're not about to turn into a political podcast (well, not yet), but we...

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 Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade, Ashleigh and Bobby discuss the highs, the lows, and all of the in betweens...

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 you navigate the first step in the home buying process. When should you make an offer? How do...

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 to learn more about the rising rates, the effects of supply and demand on the current property...

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 discuss all things first home ownership - we’d go as far as saying that you could consider this a...

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 even a new strategy on how to get your way at an auction (hint - we have affectionately named it,...

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 episodes that cover a variety of topics so that you can keep your finger on the pulse of the industry. We...