Demographic and Urban Development Trends in south-east Queensland
11:00-11:45am, Thursday 29 March
Ross Barker, director, Planning Information and Forecasting Unit of the Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation, Queensland state government

Don't miss this revealing seminar on population growth and local development in south east Queensland.

• Take a sneak peak at where your borrowers will be looking to buy next
• Find out what local government plans are in place to anticipate these future trends
• Discover who your future clients will be, and what loan products they will want

Building relationships, creating business
2:00-2:45pm, Thursday 29 March
Jason Prismall, CEO, Conveyancing Solicitors

Whether you are a conveyancing solicitor or mortgage broker, providing good service to you clients is the core of your business. Effective communication between broker and conveyancer will ensure the best for your client, and ultimately your business.

• Find out how to establish and build the broker/solicitor relationships
• Discover how to work together to get the best result for you and your client
• Give you clients the best service, and ultimately increase your business

Hot on the horizon - Brisbane's booming suburbs
11:00-11:45am, Friday 30 March
David Hyne, Director, Herron Todd White

David Hyne looks at Queensland's housing market for 2007 and beyond, uncovering the hottest regions predicted for the future, as well as a some of the issues and trends affecting the valuation industry now and in the future

• Hear what's on the horizon for your city, and how this will affect your business
• Find out where you can find the most business in the future
• Identify the latest trends in the Brisbane property market

What you need to know about reverse mortgages
2:00-2:45pm, Friday 30 March
Keiren Dell, executive director, Senior Australians Equity Release Association of Lenders (SEQUAL)

As equity release or reverse mortgages continue to evolve both as unique products and as a way to diversify your product range, the importance of education at both broker and borrower level becomes increasingly apparent.

In addition to the legalities, the delicate individual and emotional hurdles borrowers face are very real issues that you as a professional need to address.

• Uncover what you need to know to break into reverse mortgages
• Create a safety-net of services that can help you and your business
• Learn how to educate your clients and instill confidence