Too late for first-time buyers?
By Graeme Salt In news that surprises nobody, prices on properties suitable to the government’s First Home Guarantee Scheme have risen sharper than the rest of the property market. Research by the Australian Financial Review and Cotality showed that, across the country, 89 per cent of locations saw above average growth in the first home […]
International News from Henry
Welcome to the international edition of From the Dog House! I have given Doug a few days off in Las Vegas while I go on one of my health retreats at the kennel. It’s never really my favourite time as all I get is healthy food rather than titbits that I persuade my staff to […]
Amazing Grace
News from the Dog House Everyone, I am delighted to announce the arrival of my newest pack member – Grace Yeung. Grace already has a successful real estate business, marketing to Asian investors; and now she has wisely added finance to her customer offering. I first met Grace a few months ago. She is entrepreneurial, […]
Time for a Haircut?
First of all, many thanks for all the well-wishes from all my fans. I must confess that it has been a tough few days; not just for me, but also for my staff Doug and Jen. As you probably know I don’t have the best of health in certain areas (namely my back and hips) […]
Happy New Year!
Welcome to our Festive Edition of News from the Dog House – Shana Tova! Simone has just come back from a few days off celebrating Rosh Hashanah with her (extended) family. I don’t know how it is for you, but I find myself in a real dog-fight with my extended family on any given holiday. Mind you […]
Contact Me on the Dog & Bone
News from the Dog House ♣ First of all, thank you from all my well-wishers. I have not been very well this week with back problems, so I was grateful for your concern. Of course, Doug gave me the care and attention that I deserve. Many of you will know that I am not always […]
Squillions of Dollars!
News from the Dog House ♣ My team of brokers at Origin Finance settled SQUILLIONS in loans this month! Not only that, but there is healthy competition amongst my brokers as to who will be top dog! Chris and Kris both settled more in August month than they ever have done before in a month […]
Who Enjoyed that Storm?
News from the Dog House How was that storm? I have to say that Monday night was one of the most stressful that I have experienced for quite some time! The evening is when I like to snuggle down; but instead, I had to go around barking at those thunderclaps to keep them away – […]
Would I Suit a Black Coat?
News from the Dog House Last week was as action-packed as ever. Midweek we had a presentation from non-bank lender Mortgage Mart. These lenders are increasingly important for property investors now that the banks are making it harder to get an investment loan. I always say to my young pups that they need to stay […]
We are off to the pub!
News from the Dog House In my capacity as Chief Morale Booster of the Origin team, I like to keep the troops happy. So, today, I sent everyone to the pub! I know that Australians don’t really need an excuse for a beer. But, today, we had one! Julie has just returned from her US […]