Yellow Brick Road

Happy holidays everyone 💛

Homeowners and renters may still be staring down some short-term challenges, but it’s all about getting back to stability for the RBA. Mark Bouris was joined by leading economist Warren Hogan to explore the challenges impacting all Australians, as well as those making the decisions. Hogan stresses that inflation isn’t just a number; it’s an “insidious” force that affects every corner of the economy. Head to @ybrhomeloans link in bio as Mark and Warren break down the true impact of inflation and why it’s crucial to get it under control.

#BREAKINGNEWS - the cash rate remains on hold at 4.35%. More to come.

Highlights from a fantastic celebration at the Grand Opening of YBR Phillip Island. Congratulations Joe Reilly 👏 With over 25 years of industry experience, Joe brings invaluable expertise and a deep passion for helping his community, and we're all excited to see your journey continue!

We want to celebrate the tireless efforts of our team and network for a second (or more…)   YBR Aggregation has been nominated as a Finalist for the inaugural Commercial Finance Awards for the top honours of Commercial Aggregator of the Year. Our team has worked tirelessly over a number of years to invest in the commercial finance industry, and we're honoured to be recognised for these contributions. Particularly we want to thank Glenn Mitchell for being a source of leadership and setting the bar so high for so long. The awards night will be on November 28th. Good luck to the team and thank you for your support.

We are thrilled to share that Danny Chronopoulos has been appointed as our new Head of Network Performance and Franchising! Since joining YBR in October 2023, Danny has made a remarkable impact by successfully establishing our corporate branch. In his new role, Danny will lead our efforts in delivering growth across the network. As he puts it, “This opportunity represents not just a new chapter for me personally but a chance to drive meaningful growth and innovation across our network.” Danny's vision is clear: to create an empowering environment for every broker and set a new standard in the industry. He believes that now is the perfect time for both new and seasoned brokers to join our team, as we offer unparalleled support and resources. Please join us in congratulating Danny on this well-deserved appointment. For more information about Yellow Brick Road & YBR Aggregation and opportunities within the network, please contact: recruitment@ybr.com.au or head to https://lnkd.in/gRPVTwsK

"Auction clearance rates collapsed [during COVID]. All the leading indicators were suggesting the housing market was about to have a major correction. It didn't." In this week's episode of Property Insights with Mark Bouris AM, founder of SQM Research Louis Christopher provides his analysis on the property market trends that emerged over the past few years, and how these might be impacting you into the future. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g3dnRDsA

Congratulations to the amazing Joe Reilly and Allie Reilly on the grand opening of their new YBR branch at Phillip Island! We are thrilled to celebrate the launch of our very first YBR location in Phillip Island, Victoria. A number of our YBR Brokers came out to support Joe and Allie, as well as YBR Executive Chairman Mark Bouris AM, YBR State Manager Michelle Sargeant, Deputy Mayor Cr. Rochelle Halstead, and MP Jordan Crugnale. This event signifies a new chapter for YBR Phillip Island, and we are proud to have Joe at the helm, as he continues providing exceptional mortgage assistance to the local community. Congrats to Joe and Allie on their journey thus far—here’s to a bright future ahead!

Celebrating wins and milestones is an important part of achieving success together, and that's exactly what our Conferences are about. Each year we get a few days to celebrate the expertise, hard work and dedication throughout our network and this year was another special event. Congratulations to our award winners, our milestone branches, hall of famers and all of you in the YBR network. With one eye on 2025, we're excited for what's ahead. And a special thanks to our partners and sponsors who support us each year!