Yesterday's rate rise to 4.60% will have plenty of people feeling uneasy this morning. If that's you, take a breath. Feeling the pressure of rising costs doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong. It means you're paying attention. Here's what I want every mortgage holder to know: a rate rise changes your numbers, not your options. There are genuinely practical things within your control right [...]
I was recently interviewed by MFAA about the state of the property and lending market for first home buyers. Here's an abridged version of the published article. Falling Prices, Rising Rates: What First Home Buyers Need to Know Right Now First home buyers are facing a genuinely mixed picture heading into the RBA's next decision on 29 September. On one hand, property prices [...]
I'm genuinely humbled to share that I've been named a finalist in not one, but two categories at the 2026 Women in Finance Awards: Thought Leader of the Year and Mentor of the Year. Being recognised in either category would mean a great deal. Being recognised in both feels like something else entirely, because these two things have always sat at the heart of [...]
Most people think of a mortgage broker as someone who helps you get a loan. That's true, but it's a small part of what a good broker actually does. The brokers who make a real difference in someone's wealth journey aren't just comparing interest rates. They're thinking several moves ahead. How is this loan structured relative to your next purchase? What happens to your [...]
Money is one of the things people find hardest to talk about, even with the people closest to them. I've sat across from clients who were quietly carrying enormous financial stress long before they ever said a word about it. The mortgage that had become unmanageable. The business cash flow keeping them up at night. The fear of being judged for asking for help. [...]
Spring is here, and there's a reason this season always feels different. It's a time of year that we should be giving ourselves permission to shake things up. New routines, new goals, a sudden urge to clear out the old and make room for something better. That energy is real, and it deserves to go further than your wardrobe. This is the perfect [...]
