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 and tune in to this month’s episode for some honest, no-fluff insights into what’s happening in the wor...
Jun 09, 2025•52 min
“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 community. What started as a humble craft beer spot has evolved into a vibrant bar with a full Korean and Ja...
May 05, 2025•44 min
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 the best way to make a confident offer, how to understand property valuing and pricing, and how build...
Apr 01, 2025•37 min
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 effectively, and embracing a hands-on approach— even when that means learning the hard way. If you’re ...
Mar 03, 2025•47 min
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 and mortgage repayments. Stay informed and ahead of the curve—this episode is a must-listen for home...
Jan 30, 2025•27 min
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 support the holistic health of its members. Today, it’s more than just a gym; it’s a vibrant community foc...
Dec 18, 2024•51 min
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 property is on the cards for you. On this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade and Bobby are going...
Dec 01, 2024•34 min
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 depending on when you want to pull the trigger: Obtaininng a pre-approval versus going straight for the...
Oct 22, 2024•35 min
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 vision. As local Newsteadians, we love to support local businesses - who doesn’t? In this new monthl...
Sep 16, 2024•49 min
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 space we're seeing movement in the finance world too! We're talking: What we're seeing as our clients enter auctio...
Aug 25, 2024•46 min
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, financial planning has its fair share of misconceptions. You might have wondered, are financial pl...
Jul 22, 2024•41 min
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, sort of goofy right? So, let's get into it - what is a pre-approval; how does it work; when should you seek one...
Jun 24, 2024•32 min
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 comes to refinancing? You guessed it - interest rates! Our brokers can help you understand how competit...
May 20, 2024•50 min
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 Brisbane Broker Podcast - we're covering the income policies that we are seeing the most amongst our clients at the momen...
Apr 21, 2024•50 min
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 different sectors, risk ratings and more! Wondering what the heck WALE and CRE mean? We've got your back with ...
Apr 01, 2024•52 min
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 prices, and tips for those refinancing or looking to purchase their first home - this episode has it all...
Feb 11, 2024•47 min
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 is passionate about building awareness through education around credit. Kerry says, "Bad credit can h...
Nov 26, 2023•37 min
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 calculated? What is an Interest Cover Ratio (ICR)? And what the heck is a WALE (hint - not the majestic sea cr...
Oct 31, 2023•48 min
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 offset account? What are the different types of offset accounts? What lenders offer the most competitive offset...
Oct 22, 2023•40 min
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 you might have before investing in property and how you can fulfil them, as well as the risks that you shou...
Sep 25, 2023•47 min
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 Bobby, talk through: Current property stock in the market. How to set realistic expectations. Body corpor...
Aug 28, 2023•44 min
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). Car loans, purchasing off the plan, what documents you need to start the home loan process - we're covering it ALL! AND oops ...
Jun 12, 2023•56 min
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 time are finding themselves nearing the end of the low fixed interest rate period on their home loan....
May 22, 2023•39 min
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 read that correctly). Like the dark knight himself, Jeff’s got a reputation for saving the day, creat...
Apr 23, 2023•45 min
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 negotiate your interest rate with your bank. See ya rate creeps, and bye bye loyalty tax - not at the Newstead...
Mar 29, 2023•35 min
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 self employed Are a casual employee Are a director of a company Work in medical and professional serv...
Mar 06, 2023•50 min
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 happening with interest rates and rate rises? Is that cash back offer really worth it? When is the right t...
Feb 06, 2023•47 min
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 gearing up for in 2023. We’re talking new ventures, rate predictions, and… Dolphin trainers? We’re so ...
Dec 05, 2022•43 min
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 some of the finance industry’s hottest topics right now – how are lenders responding to increased interest r...
Oct 31, 2022•53 min
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 solicitor will guide you through the legal requirements that start from your initial offer on a home,...
Oct 02, 2022•53 min
