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Help to Buy scheme expansion. What the new income and property caps mean for first-time buyers

Help to Buy scheme expansion. What the new income and property caps mean for first-time buyers

Help to Buy scheme eligibility explained: income caps of $100,000 for singles and $160,000 for couples, higher property price caps and how shared equity works.

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How to use asset finance to upgrade equipment without draining cash

How to use asset finance to upgrade equipment without draining cash

How asset finance lets businesses upgrade equipment without draining cash: finance leases, operating leases, hire purchase, chattel mortgages and pitfalls.

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Office vacancy rates hold steady despite new supply surge

Office vacancy rates hold steady despite new supply surge

Office vacancy rates in Australia held steady at 13.7% across CBDs to January 2025 despite 220,000 sqm of new supply. See vacancy by city and the 2025 outlook.

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Retail vs office fitouts: costs and fitout finance options

Retail vs office fitouts: costs and fitout finance options

Compare retail vs office fitout costs per square metre and fitout finance options, from chattel mortgages to leases, to fund premises without draining cash.

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Premium office property poised for strong growth in Australian commercial real estate market

Premium office property poised for strong growth in Australian commercial real estate market

How is the office property market performing in 2025? CBRE forecasts 25% growth in office investment volumes, led by premium CBD assets in Sydney and Brisbane.

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RBA first rate cut since 2020

RBA first rate cut since 2020

The RBA rate cut in February 2025 lowered the cash rate 25 basis points to 4.10%, the first cut since 2020. What it means for borrowers and future rate moves.

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Foreign investment drives Australian commercial property surge

Foreign investment drives Australian commercial property surge

Foreign commercial property investment helped push Australian transaction volumes to a record $76.64 billion in 2024. Who is buying, and what to expect in 2025.

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Can you finance your wedding? Personal loans and wedding financing options

Can you finance your wedding? Personal loans and wedding financing options

Can you use a personal loan for a wedding? Compare wedding financing options, what a wedding loan really costs and how to borrow responsibly for your big day.

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How to trade in your car and negotiate your trade-in value

How to trade in your car and negotiate your trade-in value

Learn how to trade in your car, from researching its value and preparing it to negotiating trade-in value and trading in a car that's still under finance.

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Why choose Attain Loans?

Welcome to Attain Loans. I'm Chrystal, the founder, and I've dedicated my career to mortgages and loans. With over two decades of experience in finance, I've developed a passion for helping people secure their financial future. I established Attain to share my expertise and ensure you access the most competitive deals available. My goal is to make the often complex world of mortgages and loans both understandable and beneficial for you.

Chrystal Evans, founder of Attain Loans and Mortgages Altona

We're family

We are a small family owned, Altona based business that understands your needs at different stages of your life.

We listen

Identifying your goals and finding services and products that meet your needs is our number one job, and we love it!

22 years industry experience

We know the intricacies of the mortgage market and can tailor mortgage solutions for your individual needs.

We have access to the very best lenders

Over 70 of them, including the majors. We're accredited, which means we are fully trained and know all the best options available for you.

Ongoing support

Even when we've found you a great deal we undertake regular reviews to see if we can find you something even better.

We're awesome!

We have an honest, client focused business model and we aim to create long lasting relationships built on trust and respect.

Meet the Attain Loans team

Talk to us today. We're awesome!