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How do pre-approved home loan clients find investment properties in Australia?

Clients with home loan pre-approvals who want to invest in property typically follow one of three paths: they search independently using real estate portals, they work with a selling agent in a target market, or they engage a buyer’s agent or investment advisory service. Self-directed searching through portals is common but has limitations. Pre-approved clients …

Mahbub Hassan28 April 2026
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What is a property referral fee for mortgage brokers?

A property referral fee is a payment made to a mortgage broker when they introduce a client to a buyer’s agent or investment advisory service, and that client subsequently settles on an investment property. The fee is paid by the buyer’s agency, not the client. It is distinct from the broker’s loan commission — both …

Mahbub Hassan28 April 2026
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How does a dual income model work for mortgage brokers?

A dual income model for mortgage brokers generates revenue from two separate streams within one client interaction: the loan commission and a property referral fee. In practice, this works when a broker has a client ready to purchase an investment property. Rather than simply writing the loan and finishing the engagement, the broker refers the …

Mahbub Hassan28 April 2026

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Top 5 Things an Investment Buyers Agent Does (And Why You Need One)

An investment property buyers agent is a licensed professional who sources, analyses, and negotiates property purchases on behalf of the buyer, working exclusively for you rather than the vendor. Here is what that actually means day to day: If you have been wondering whether an investment buyers agent is worth the fee, what follows covers …

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Borrowing Power, Loan Repayments, and More: Which Property Investment Calculator Do You Actually Need?

Property investment calculators give you the numbers behind the decisions before you make them, but not every calculator is relevant to every investor at every stage. Here is what actually matters: The right calculator used at the wrong stage gives you numbers that feel useful but are not. What follows explains which property investment calculators …

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