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Clear, practical guidance for your home loan and property journey

This is your go-to space for clear, practical insights to help Gold Coast locals — and clients Australia-wide — make smarter decisions about home loans, property, and personal finance. Whether you’re a first home buyer, upgrading your home, or building a property investment portfolio, you’ll find easy-to-understand articles covering mortgages, lending strategies, interest rates, and the Gold Coast and Australian property markets.

My goal is to break down the complex world of finance into straightforward guidance you can actually use, so you can move forward with confidence and clarity, no matter where you’re located.

More than a name: The Story Behind Brunyah Property Finance

If you've been searching for Stellar Property Finance, you're in the right place. Welcome to Brunyah Property Finance. While our name has changed, everything you know and trust remains exactly the same. You'll still receive the same personalised service, honest advice and expert guidance that has helped hundreds of Australians navigate their property journey. Why the Change? As my business grew, I became aware of other businesses operating under similar names. While this neve

Jul 13 min read

Will credit cards crush your property dream?

Our relationship with credit is like any real life relationship: it can be healthy and enjoyable, or risky and regrettable. And the ramifications can be many years in length. All credit leaves a trail of crumbs Any debt: car loans, credit cards, even late payments on phone plans and non-negotiables like electricity bills combine to give you a traceable record as a borrower. Lenders and credit reporting companies alike collate this information to form your credit profile. It

Mar 22 min read

Real Estate: Live In It or Rent It Out?

Aussies hold the majority of their wealth in bricks and mortar . In fact, around half of our personal wealth is tied up in property , making real estate the cornerstone of the great Australian financial love affair. But when it comes to building wealth, the big question remains: Are you better off buying a home to live in, or purchasing an investment property to rent out? The answer depends on your goals — and understanding the tax and cash-flow differences is key. Your Home

Feb 173 min read

Get home-grown advice - not from a bank

I don’t work for the banks. I work for you . That’s an important difference — and one that can make a huge impact on your financial future. Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading, refinancing, investing, renovating, or even buying a car, my role is to help you find the right loan for your unique situation , not the one that best suits a bank’s sales targets. Instead of you spending hours trying to compare loans, decipher fine print, and second-guess whether you’re m

Jan 272 min read

What influences borrowing power?

Banks and specialist lenders want to know one thing – can you afford to repay the money they’re lending to you? Here are some of the factors that banks and lenders look at when they evaluate your ability to repay the loan: Your income. If you earn more than the minimum requirements (the loan repayments can only be a certain percentage of your monthly earnings), then you’ll likely be approved. This is called a debt-to-income ratio. Your current loans and liabilities. If the

Jan 42 min read

Meet Kira: Your Local Gold Coast Mortgage Broker Making Home Loans Simple

If you are looking for a trusted mortgage broker on the Gold Coast , Kira Kapetanovic from Stellar Property Finance is someone you will want in your corner. After moving to the Gold Coast for its relaxed lifestyle, stunning beaches, and family-friendly community, Kira has built her business around helping locals feel confident, supported, and educated throughout their home loan journey. Now living near the coast with her husband, her son, and their energetic puppy, she under

Nov 18, 20252 min read