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Airwallex Business Account in Australia: A Mortgage Broker & Migration Agent's Real-World Perspective
As a licensed mortgage broker and MARA-registered migration agent in Sydney, I break down why Airwallex's multi-currency business account has become my go-to recommendation for new migrants, cross-border e-commerce sellers, and skilled migrants setting up companies in Australia.
22 April 2026
Travel Insurance for Australia-Based Travellers: Insure&Go vs Tick vs Cover-More vs Butter — a Broker's Comparison (2026)
Once you're Australian-resident, credit-card complimentary cover often won't carry the trip. A Sydney broker compares Insure&Go, Tick, Cover-More and Butter on the lenses that actually matter — pre-existing conditions, ski/adventure cover, claims experience and value for money.
22 April 2026
Travel Insurance for Australia-Based Travellers: Insure&Go vs Tick vs Cover-More vs Butter — a Broker's Comparison (2026)
Once you're Australian-resident, credit-card complimentary cover often won't carry the trip. A Sydney broker compares Insure&Go, Tick, Cover-More and Butter on the lenses that actually matter — pre-existing conditions, ski/adventure cover, claims experience and value for money.
22 April 2026
The genuine savings rule: 5% in savings over 3 months
Lenders look for evidence of savings discipline, not just a lump sum. What counts, what doesn't, and the workarounds.
21 April 2026
Vendor bids at auction: how to spot them
One vendor bid is legal in every state. Identifying it early tells you how close the price is to the reserve.
20 April 2026
Positive gearing: where it actually happens in Australia
Gross yields above 6-6.5% now generate positive cash flow after costs. The suburbs and property types where that still exists.
19 April 2026
End-of-financial-year tax checklist: the June-30 to-dos
Depreciation, prepaid interest, concessional super, private health, investment losses - the ten items to finish before June 30.
17 April 2026
Permanent Resident Home Loan Australia: What Changes When You Get PR (2026)
Getting PR in Australia changes almost everything about your home loan options. This guide explains exactly what opens up when you become a permanent resident — and what to do first.
16 April 2026
Energy Retailers for Newly-Arrived Migrants in Australia: Energy Locals vs Origin vs AGL — a Broker's Perspective (2026)
After settlement comes the boring stuff — your first electricity contract. A Sydney-based broker walks new arrivals through Energy Locals, Origin, AGL and the VoltX solar lead-generation play, with eligibility, switching steps and the no-LMI move buyers tend to miss.
15 April 2026
Energy Retailers for Newly-Arrived Migrants in Australia: Energy Locals vs Origin vs AGL — a Broker's Perspective (2026)
After settlement comes the boring stuff — your first electricity contract. A Sydney-based broker walks new arrivals through Energy Locals, Origin, AGL and the VoltX solar lead-generation play, with eligibility, switching steps and the no-LMI move buyers tend to miss.
15 April 2026