Having gone around in circles with their existing banker for over 3 months, trying to lock in the consistently promised approval for construction of their 54 townhouse project, this developer was getting beyond frustrated. This is how we got their funding locked in and the project moving ahead. With a Bank.
Read MoreWhere is the Brisbane Property Market heading in 2019? Tom Kelly catches up with the CEO of Harcourts Qld and MD of Harcourts Solutions to see what they think.
Read MoreThink that a “good deal” in business finance is all about the interest rate & fees? Think again. Before you sign on the dotted line, realise that business finance is rarely that simple…
We look at true cost of asset finance, working capital finance, as well as the VALUE OF EQUITY, and whether it pays to pay more.
Read MoreHave you avoided using a mortgage broker because you think you'll get a better deal by going directly to a bank? In this episode of Tom's Tips, Tom explains how most mortgage brokers don't charge anything to their clients - and that it doesn't cost you in any way, in fact you probably have a better chance of getting a better deal than if you went to a bank yourself!
Read MoreWhat is your rate on your home loan? If it’s over 4%, LISTEN UP.
Read MoreDisappointing to read yet more media fear mongering from a writer who either doesn’t understand what he’s talking about, or chooses to miss the facts. Whilst it can be difficult to see through BS, there are a range of points presented here that we have the insight to challenge.
Read MoreThere’s a lot of confusion about what’s involved in getting a home loan. Let’s kick things off with three of the biggest myths.
Read MoreDo we have a major economic problem in Australia? In our opinion, yes and no, which is exactly what we’ve been saying to people for a long time now. Here’s our perspective on the recent 60minutes episode, which ‘exposes’ Australia’s housing crises.
Read MoreWe sit with Tom Kelly, head of home finance, to chat about his love for Brisbane, the property market hot-spots, and what he has his sights on.
Read MoreWell, here we are…Spring. Where life begins, flowers blossom, days get warmer, and we start to think about how fast the year is going. Well at least that’s the case for most. I start to think about the real estate market.
Read MoreHere's our August edit of "What's On" around South East Queensland. There have been some exciting restaurant openings, including the latest Thierry Galache restaurant which has opened in Spring Hill. Who's up for lunch?!
Read MoreIt’s safe to say there is a lot going on in the childcare sector at the moment. But is making good returns as easy as people would suggest? We explore the critical success factors to a successful business.
Read MoreIt's understandable that people are pretty confused about the difference between Mezzanine, Preferential Equity and Joint Ventures. Are they as bad as people say they are? Mark Trayner discusses.
Read MoreWe'll be straight up. We love great food (who doesn't?). So, it goes without saying that we like to stay across the latest trends and changes in Brisbane's food and wine scene. Here's our edit of what's ON in Brisbane this month, including our highlights of Good Food Month. Who's up for lunch?
Read MoreThe Queensland State Government announced the budget for 2018 - 2019 earlier in June. Here’s our summary of the key announcements and changes that relate to property development, including a reduction to The First Home Buyers Grant.
Read MoreSecuring finance is one of the biggest and most important stages in the project lifecycle. And, it can be an extremely time consuming process, depending on the size and complexity of the project. But, it’s also one area that tends to be the least understood, and not given its due preparation, which can lead to negotiation breakdown.
Read MoreDisclaimer: GST is possibly the most boring topic known to man. We did our best to make this update bearable. We don't think we succeeded. However, it's none the less important to understand what is happening as it effects just about everyone operating in the property sector.
Read MoreSTAC Capital had the pleasure of attending both Westpac’s & NAB’s Budget presentation last week. General consensus appears to be that the 2018 Federal Budget is very much a pre-election budget with nothing too exciting to write home about! But in any case, here’s our review.
Read MoreCashed-up downsizers are propelling Brisbane into a global list of top-performing cities for the first time. An article in last Friday's edition of the Courier Mail outlined that increased demand has propelled Brisbane into a global list of top-performing cities for the first time.
Read MoreThe Royal Commission is in full swing. The effect on the banks is not just scaremongering – down in the trenches, we’re very much seeing significant tightening by the banks, both in commercial lending as well as in home lending. Mark Trayner outlines the changes and their implications.
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