Why Owen wants to refinance (and how to do it), why Perth house prices are up 24% in one year & your property questions answered by Chris Bates

Aug 13, 2024

Chris Bates, an expert mortgage advisor and co-founder of Flint Group, joins Owen Rask to delve into the world of refinancing. They explore why Perth's house prices surged 24% in just one year and discuss the sustainability of this growth. Bates explains what refinancing entails and how to approach it effectively. They also tackle common questions about the roles of brokers versus real estate agents and the dynamics of the evolving property market, providing valuable insights for anyone looking to navigate their financial future.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Perth's Housing Surge and Business Mergers

01:51 • 6min

The Advantage of Using Mortgage Brokers for Tailored Financial Solutions

08:06 • 4min

Navigating the Evolving Property Market

11:54 • 31min

Exploring Refinancing Opportunities in the Current Property Market

42:50 • 2min

Navigating Real Estate Decisions

44:40 • 8min

Navigating Real Estate Challenges

52:39 • 7min

In this Australian Finance Podcast, expert mortgage Chris Bates, co-founder of Flint Group, joins Owen Rask, founder of Rask, to answer your property questions and dive into what it takes to do a refinance on a mortgage.

Resources for this episode:

Refinance with Chris/Flint: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00

Topics covered:

Why Blusk transformed into Flint
Perth prices are up 24%!!! Is that sustainable?
What is a refinance?
Why and how can I do a refinance?
Broker? Adviser? Accountant? Who does what?
Is my real estate agent playing me?

Series resources

Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon
Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach

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