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I grew up in Victoria and spent my early years exploring life close to home, but my love for travel soon took me around Australia. I found a special connection with Darwin for a few years, and later, after the birth of my daughter, my family and I made the move to Hobart.
It was in Hobart that my journey in finance began. I started out as a Finance & Insurance Manager at a car yard, which gave me a solid foundation, and eventually transitioned into personal lending. That path led me to a role as a Home Finance Specialist in banking, where I discovered how much I enjoy helping people navigate their own finance journeys — whether it’s buying a first home or planning their next move.
Even while living in Hobart, Cairns had always captured our hearts. From the tropical climate to the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas, and lush rainforests, every visit left us dreaming of one day calling it home. After careful planning, we finally took the leap and sold our home to make that dream a reality. Now, living in Cairns, we’re embracing the tropical lifestyle we’d always imagined — and loving every minute of it.
Gus was incredibly helpful and went above and beyond his job requirements. My partner and I were blown away with the high level of customer service and extra assistance he gave us throughout the process making the purchase of our first home a lot less stressful. Gus was prompt, professional yet down to earth and always contactable. Dan and I have already recommended his services to friends and can’t speak highly enough of Gus.
Astute are very professional & helpful. Would recommend these guys to anyone looking at refinancing or purchasing. Started with this team when they were in their little office, my how they have grown. Special thanks to Verena for all her help but all the staff are wonderful and great with the little ones as well J Thanks heaps.
Morene Rumble helped my partner and I get our finances in order with a personal loan to start saving for a house. I would highly recommend Morene to everyone, she’s very easy to talk to, friendly and makes you feel very comfortable with any situation.
We were recommended from friends to see Fei Chan to discuss buying investment property. He was very polite, friendly, sincere and honest. But most importantly, he has made it clearer for us on how to build our property portfolio for a better future. For that, I too highly recommend his service to others.
Being newbies to town & the housing market, it was reassuring to have the guidance of Liam from Astute. We felt like one of his family by the extent of his efforts. His honesty, calming persona, knowledge & ability to explain the scary & unknown house buying process in our ‘speak’ was invaluable. Not to mention the fantastic custom home loan we have secured. I would highly recommend, and already have recommended, his services. Thank you again Liam and the Astute Team.
John and the team looked after us on many fronts from mortgage, superannuation and even life insurance. We even compared rates on our new vehicle lease and Astute came through better than any bank.
These guys definitely have the XFactor
Prompt efficient service from the 1st phone call to make an appointment through to the loan contract. Excellent service all round. Well informed and kept up to date throughout the process . Highly recommended. Thank you.
