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Guides for builders and tradies

Straight answers on funding a build, fixing cash flow and getting money fast, written for people who'd rather be on site than reading fine print.

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Bridging finance explained for builders and tradies

Bridging finance is a short term loan, secured against property you already own, that covers the gap between needing…

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Building approvals and demand in 2026: what it means for tradies

Dwelling approvals in Australia were running about 9% higher than a year earlier in July 2026, with 17,687 dwellings…

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Buying building materials in bulk: when it pays and how to fund it

Buying building materials in bulk pays off when you have confirmed work to use them on, somewhere secure to store them…

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Christmas shutdown cash flow: how tradies get through the break

The Christmas shutdown squeezes tradie cash flow because wages, holiday pay and supplier bills keep going out while…

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Brick home under construction on a residential building site Guide

Construction insolvency in Australia 2026: what the data says and how to stay liquid

Construction is still Australia's most common industry for company insolvencies, accounting for 24.4% of companies…

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Construction loan documents checklist: what builders and tradies need

For a property secured construction loan you mainly need ID, details of the property you're offering as security, a…

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Equipment finance vs a business loan: which is better for tradies?

Equipment finance is tied to one asset and suits buying new or near new gear from a dealer, while a fast business loan…

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Newly completed townhouses in an Australian suburb Guide

Exit strategy for a short term loan: how builders plan the repayment

An exit strategy is how you'll repay a short term loan in full at the end of its term, usually by selling a property,…

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How a second mortgage works for tradies and builders

A second mortgage is a loan secured against property you already own that ranks behind your existing home loan, so you…

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How fast can a tradie get a business loan?

A tradie trading for 6 months or more can sometimes have an unsecured cash flow loan approved and funded within hours,…

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How to finish a stalled build: a step by step plan for builders

To finish a stalled build, secure the site, get an honest cost to complete, lock in your trades and fund the shortfall,…

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How to fund a 4 lot subdivision as a small builder

Small builders usually fund a four lot subdivision in stages, using a mix of their own cash, equity in property they…

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How to pay an ATO debt fast: a practical guide for tradies

The fastest ways for a tradie to deal with an ATO debt are to pay it in full from cash, set up an ATO payment plan…

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Low doc vs full doc loans: which one suits a tradie?

A full doc loan is assessed on your tax returns and financial statements, while a low doc loan leans on other evidence…

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Progress payments and cash flow gaps: how builders and subbies stay afloat

A progress payment cash flow gap opens when you pay wages, subbies and suppliers for a stage before the progress claim…

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Brick home under construction on an Australian residential street Guide

Second mortgage vs caveat loan: which one suits your business?

A second mortgage and a caveat loan are both short term business loans secured against property you already own, but we…

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Security of payment claims: how tradies use them to protect cash flow

Every Australian state and territory has security of payment laws that give contractors and subbies a statutory right…

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The bank said no to your construction finance. Here's what to do next.

If the bank has declined your construction finance, find out exactly why, fix what you can, and if the timing can't…

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Unsecured vs secured business loans: which is right for your trade business?

An unsecured business loan is based on your business's trading history and bank statements, with no property needed,…

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Double storey home under construction in an Australian suburb Guide

Using home equity for business: a practical guide for tradies

Tradies can use the equity in their home, or another property they own, to secure a business loan through a second…

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