Damien Page - Loan Market

29/04/2026

Need inspo for your next home refresh? This interior-style is all about mixing clean, vintage lines with cozy, handmade touches. Think of your living room as a mini art gallery where the furniture itself is the star of the show.
Often featuring a neutral colour palette of creams, tans, and taupes. This allows the shapes of the furniture to be the "pop" rather than colour.

The style works because it creates tension between industrial (chrome chair legs) and handmade (chunky ceramic vase).

All pieces from McMullin.

25/04/2026

Whether you attended a Dawn Service or are spending a quiet day with family, we join you in remembering the courage and mateship of our Anzacs.

Lest we forget.

23/04/2026

An offset account can be one of the most powerful tools in your mortgage toolkit. By keeping your spare cash in an account linked to your loan, the bank only charges you interest on the difference.

Use our Offset Calculator to see:
✅ How many years you could shave off your loan.
✅ Exactly how much interest you can save over time.

Stop letting your money sit idle. Let's run the numbers.
https://broker.loanmarket.com.au/damien-page/calculators-tools/mortgage-offset-calculator/

21/04/2026

The goalposts have moved, but the game isn't over. 🏠🏃‍♂️

Even with support, rising property prices are currently moving faster than many can save.

While these numbers look daunting, they assume a traditional 20% deposit. Many first-home buyers are getting into the market much sooner by purchasing a unit instead of a house, targeting more affordable suburbs or using government initiatives designed to help first-home buyers.

Read more on our website https://broker.loanmarket.com.au/damien-page/blog/how-long-it-now-takes-first-home-buyers-to-save-a-deposit/

17/04/2026

15/04/2026

The EOFY countdown has officially moved from 'months' to 'weeks.' While June 30 feels distant, the reality of 2026 supply chains means that if your new business vehicle or equipment isn't ordered soon, it won't be operational in time for the Instant Asset Write-Off.

A tax deduction is only a deduction if the asset is in your hands by midnight on June 30. Don't let a slow approval or a delivery delay cost your business thousands. Let’s secure your finance now so you can beat the June rush.

Find out more here 👇https://broker.loanmarket.com.au/damien-page/blog/claiming-the-instant-asset-write-off/

13/04/2026

We’ve all been there. The family dinner where you’re told to "just save more" or "stop buying coffee," while median house prices in some cities just jumped $22,500 in a single month.

You don't need a lecture, you need a strategy. Whether it’s navigating low-deposit schemes or understanding your true borrowing power, we’re here to help you find your "Yes".

09/04/2026

🧛‍♂️💸 Vampire appliances, or devices that stay on standby mode 24/7, can account for up to 10% of your total electricity bill. While a few cents here and there doesn't seem like much, in 2026, every dollar counts toward your mortgage offset or your next deposit.

The usual suspects:

🎮 gaming consoles and TVs

☕ microwaves and coffee machines

💻 laptop chargers left plugged in

By simply flicking the switch at the wall, you could save hundreds of dollars a year.

Follow for more money-saving tips.

01/04/2026

Hands up if you’re looking forward to the Easter long weekend 🙋

If you are done wrestling with tent poles or mattresses that deflate overnight, maybe it's time you upgrade to a caravan.

Having your own home on wheels makes the experience so much better.

Ask us about lenders who specialise in leisure finance.

31/03/2026

National rental growth is no longer moving at the breakneck pace we've seen recently, but the market is changing shape rather than weakening. While headline growth has flattened, the story varies wildly depending on where you look:

🏖️ The Gold Coast is now the most expensive market ($950/wk), outstripping Sydney ($810/wk).

⛪ Units in Adelaide lead the charge with a massive 10% annual gain.

🚆 Melbourne house rents have actually dipped -0.9% over the past year.

For investors, the message is clear, the surge phase has eased, but local opportunities remain highly uneven. Understanding these shifts in affordability is key to your next property move.

Read the full breakdown in our latest blog 👇 https://broker.loanmarket.com.au/damien-page/blog/the-cities-experiencing-the-most-rent-growth/