Chris Bates

Background

About Chris Bates

0412 226 009 - chrisbates@alcove.com.au - I help families make informed property and financial decisions that enable them to build the life they love around their home, not just focus on the numbers. After nearly two decades in the mortgage and financial advice industry, I've witnessed firsthand the stress, confusion, and missed opportunities that can result from rushed decisions and ill-advised property moves. That's why I founded Alcove back in 2014 — a mortgage strategy advice business built around delivering calmness, clarity, and confidence to families making property moves. We come from a Financial Advice background and approach things from a different angle to provide a personalised property strategy. We work primarily with high-income families, often referred by financial advisers, and help them think through property and lending strategies - not just securing good rates or pre-approvals. We believe in long-term thinking and being a long-term partner to you. We are now a team of over 30, and combined, we have settled over $2.5 billion in home loans, helping thousands of Australian Families on their life journey. I am a firm believer that knowledge is power, and I host four podcasts: Elephant In The Room Property Podcast, Australian Property Podcast, First Home Unlocked and Street Secrets. Outside of work, I live on the Northern Beaches with my wife and two young children. As a family, you'll find us hiking, exploring, and constantly seeking the next adventure off the beaten path. When I'm not with them, I play football or watch Liverpool. Please let me know if you're trying to make sense of your next property move by clicking the' Book an Appointment' button above.