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Opening hours

Monday:

9:00am to 5:00pm

Tuesday:

9:00am to 5:00pm

Wednesday:

9:00am to 5:00pm

Thursday:

9:00am to 5:00pm

Friday:

9:00am to 5:00pm

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About us

Principal mortgage broker Ian Macdonald has over 18 years of experience in the finance industry. He previously worked at Commonwealth Bank and Bankwest before starting his own firm. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and MBA from Griffith University and is the recipient of nine consecutive Service Awards from Word of Mouth from 2014 to 2022. Save With Ian can travel to you for a face-to-face consultation in Melbourne or organise a video call online. ...
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Reviews for Save With Ian (64)

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marguerita T.
1 review · 600 points
verified email - 27 Oct 2025
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Don't waste your valuable time shopping around. ian is the best

We’ve been working with Ian for over 15 years, and we wouldn’t consider going anywhere else. He truly sets the benchmark in the finance broking industry — the Rolls Royce of his field. If you're seeking exceptional customer service, prompt communication, deep expertise, clarity, authenticity, honesty, and reliability, Ian is the one to trust. Ian offers customer experience you don't find in today's world. I rarely (if ever) leave reviews, but Ian absolutely deserves one. Thanks Ian — you're the best!

check icon I found this business on Word of Mouth
Save With Ian 27 Oct 2025

Truly grateful for your kindest words and thoughts, Margie!! I have no words for appreciation like this. I am very touched by your kindness and support over the past 15 years, and I will always be here for you and your family. Thank you for your faith and trust in my workan honour to be of service.

Lisa M.
1 review · 600 points
verified email - 26 Jun 2024
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5.0
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5.0
The best in the business

Ian is a guru when it comes to helping someone secure a mortgage or refinancing! He is very knowledgeable and goes out of his way to understand your needs and financial situation - putting you at ease and supporting you every step of the way. Ian was recommended to me by work colleagues who had previously engaged him - they could not speak highly enough, and their praise was well deserved. Ian is not only very professional, but he is very caring, nothing is too much trouble - he will explain the process so that it is easily understood, no question goes unanswered.
Ian comes highly recommended by all that have used him - and most become repeat customers

Save With Ian 26 Jun 2024

Thank you so much for the kind words of support, Lisa! I am so appreciative and humbled by your kindness and thoughts. You are always welcome! I will continue to support and assist whenever you need me.

michaelo888
1 review · 600 points
verified email - 01 Sep 2022
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Ian made our journey to buy the house easy. Extremely professional, knowledgeable and, most importantly, caring human being. Highly recommend to all.

Save With Ian 03 Sep 2022

Thank you so much for the kind review, Michael! It is very much appreciated. Will help you anytime you need assistance in the future.

trudis450
1 review · 400 points
16 Apr 2022
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Fantastic service. By nature a stressful time, Ian was not only a broker but great support and advocate. We felt truly cared for. Thank you Ian. Anytime again.

Save With Ian 17 Apr 2022

Thank you so much, Trudi - for the kind words and feedback! It is very much appreciated. Will help you again, anytime you need a hand.

sankets23
1 review · 400 points
06 Apr 2022
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Ian helped us with our home loan and we cannot recommend him highly enough. He made the entire process so smooth and stress-free. He was extremely thorough and explained every little detail of the process to us. He was always just a phone call away. He made the process of buying our first home a lot more enjoyable and a lot less daunting.

Save With Ian 06 Apr 2022

Thank you so much for the kind words, Sanket. Absolute pleasure to help you and Deep, and will do so anytime you need assistance. Wishing you both the very best in the new chapter and speak to you soon, take care.

thilinig
1 review · 400 points
03 Apr 2022
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

We were so glad that someone recommended Ian to us because he made a very complicated process very easy. Ian was really thorough, friendly and professional. We were buying our first home, so it was very reassuring to have Ian help us through the whole process. When talking us through the home loan, Ian always gave us options which allowed us to make informed and confident decisions. Ian really went the extra mile with his service and was always only a phone call away. We highly recommend Ian to anyone who is looking to buy a home. Thank you Ian for all your help!

Save With Ian 04 Apr 2022

Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful words, Thilini. A real pleasure to help you and Kasun. Will do so anytime. Wishing you an awesome new chapter at home.

carlyc808
1 review · 600 points
verified email - 30 Mar 2022
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Ian was so helpful throughout the whole process. He was always only a phone call away and no matter what time or day, he would help us with our enquiries.

An absolute pleasure working with Ian and cannot thank him enough for helping us achieve our new home in a suburb we have always dreamed about.

Save With Ian 30 Mar 2022

Thank you so much, Carly! Very much appreciate your kind words and it is a real pleasure to work with you and David on this. Wishing you the very best in the new chapter, and will help you again, anytime :)

fim342
1 review · 600 points
verified email - 11 Jun 2021
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Working with Ian was the best decision we made when purchasing our first home. Like you’re reading this review now, I found Ian by googling mortgage brokers. The last thing I expected was to go with a broker I found online, but I couldn’t be happier we did. Ian was the support we didn’t know we needed. He is genuine, efficient, knowledgeable and dependable. I happily recommend Ian to my closest friends and family, knowing he takes the stress out of managing financials. We bought during COVID, and despite the obvious challenges Ian made the process easy. When the bank made an error, Ian went above and beyond to ensure they fixed it - communicating to my partner and I the entire time. Thank you Ian, are so grateful! I couldn’t recommend Ian more highly.

Save With Ian 12 Jun 2021

Thank you so much for the kind thoughts and review, Fi! It's amazing to work together and achieve the goal - will always help you anytime you need my assistance. Trust you are enjoying home life, have a great weekend~ thank you again, most welcome.

07 Jun 2021
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If you want white glove service & the best of care, Save With Ian is the ONLY way. Let me save you time researching - I am almost impossible to please. Trust me & do yourself a favour & contact Ian. Finance is stressful as it is. Let an expert help you! You won't regret it.

Save With Ian 08 Jun 2021

:) So appreciative of your review and thoughts, Margie, Thank you!!! Will be there to help you anytime. It's a joy to know and work with someone like you, thank you too. Best wishes and great times with the new chapter, congratulations!

annek552
1 review · 400 points
26 Apr 2021
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

What an absolute gem Ian has been in providing advice and financial services to our family. He is insightful, practical, hard-working, and extremely diligent. Ian confidently guided us through a whole range of challenging financial issues regarding obtaining a home loan at the best rate available rate. Nothing was ever too much trouble for Ian to manage and he always kept us fully informed, his communication skills are exemplary. An absolute pleasure to have him in our corner. Ian was instrumental in helping us to find our dream home and keeping us sane throughout the process. Heartfelt thanks, Ian. Highly recommend.

Save With Ian 26 Apr 2021

Hello Anne, thank you so much for your humbling and kind words of support. Absolute pleasure to know and work with you! We achieved it together and it's been amazing to know you and family and I will be there to help you anytime. Thank you so much~

katec761
1 review · 400 points
25 Apr 2021
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Ian is an absolute superstar. His specialist financial knowledge coupled with his warm, personable and instantly endearing personality was invaluable to us as we began our journey to find the best home loan for us. We have secured our dream home thanks to his tireless efforts, and we truly cannot thank him enough. If you're thinking of buying a property, do yourself a favour and contact Ian for a chat. We will be forever indebted to him for helping us secure our home. Thank you again Ian!

Save With Ian 26 Apr 2021

Thank you Kate!! Blown away by your kind words and thoughts. Very much appreciated, and it's an absolute pleasure to help you and family and will do so anytime you need my help. Congratulations again~ ever grateful.

guyh224
1 review · 400 points
02 Apr 2021
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Ian was amazing. He helped me thru the whole process. Always updating me on the progress of the application. He explained everything clearly and in terms I could understand. He always returned my calls promptly and never made me feel like I was asking silly questions. He even gave me a few ideas on how to save some $$ once the loan was approved. I would definitely recommend his services.

Save With Ian 02 Apr 2021

Thanks so much for the kind words, Guy! Absolute pleasure to work with you and achieve your home goal. Will be there anytime you need help again, speak soon mate.

verified email - 14 Jan 2021
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
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5.0

We're so so happy we found Ian. Not only did he sort us out for our mortgage for our 1st home and explain everything in detail so we could understand easily he also communicated with all other parties involved. We felt comfortable from the very start and everything was so stress free. Ian is a complete legend and I would highly recommend him to anyone. Nothing was too much to ask and he is one of the good ones out there who actually cares about you. We are so happy with the result and look forward to continuing our relationship going forward.

Save With Ian 15 Jan 2021

Thank you so much Craig for your kind words of support, it is greatly appreciated! Amazing to meet you and Meg, a privilege to help you in the home journey. Anytime to help, all the best, and enjoy the new chapter~

tylerj874
1 review · 400 points
03 Sep 2020
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Ian was invaluable while we navigated purchasing a home for my first time. He was happy to help explain things I was confused about and it really saved my sanity :) Thanks Ian!

Save With Ian 04 Sep 2020

Thank you so much for the kind words, Tyler, absolute pleasure to help you! Congratulations on the milestone, look forward to helping anytime you need help and enjoy the journey~:)

belle-and-lekic
1 review · 400 points
01 Sep 2020
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Ian helped us to move banks and get a lower rate and provided advice and support throughout the whole process and kept us informed of the progress. I would highly recommend Ian, he is a pleasure to deal with and very professional! You wont be disappointed with Ian :)

Save With Ian 01 Sep 2020

Thank you so much Belle and Leki for your support and kind feedback! Will help you anytime. A pleasure to know you, and a great outcome, with more savings for us, compared to the last provider~

janakg405
1 review · 400 points
01 Sep 2020
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Ian has been an amazing broker and a friend through my home purchasing journey. He was always there giving me the right advice as well as his time to answer all my questions. I would highly recommend him to anyone that is trying to purchase a home or even considering their options.

Save With Ian 01 Sep 2020

Thank you so much for your support Janak! It's been a pleasure to know and work with you. Will be there to help anytime you need a hand, wishing you every success and Joy at home.

hannahp317
1 review · 400 points
20 Jun 2020
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5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
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5.0

Ian has been helpful and generous with his time, guiding us through our first home purchase and loan. He made the complex and unknown feel easy and was clear and prompt with all communication and follow up.

Save With Ian 20 Jun 2020

Thank you so much for the kind words, Hannah! Was great to know and work with you in the journey. Will help you and Tom anytime you need a hand.

verified email - 12 Jun 2020
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5.0
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5.0
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Ian has been absolutely first class throughout my first home buying journey. I cannot be more appreciative of the high level guidance, support and professionalism he has provided at all times, often going the extra mile. More than anything, Ian's authenticity and genuine desire to help really sets him apart from so many others in his field. I would not hesitate to recommend Ian and his services and I am looking forward to working with him again in the near future.

Save With Ian 16 Jun 2020

Thank you kindly, Mark - deeply grateful and appreciate your words and thoughts. Absolute pleasure to help you, amazing journey and milestone. Will be there to help you anytime you need help.

sebastianh771
1 review · 400 points
11 Jun 2020
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5.0
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5.0
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Ian has completed a number of refinancing activities for us over the last several years. I would not hesitate to recommend Ian's services, and I have done so to both friends and family members. And I will never look to another finance professional for assistance.

Ian is a consummate professional, takes all the effort out of what can often be drawn out procedures, and generally works extremely hard to get to the right outcome for his clients. Most importantly, he does so with a level of genuine care that is sadly a rarity in his industry. Ian works to the best outcome, not his own advantage.

Save With Ian 11 Jun 2020

Hello Seb, thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts, muchos gracias!!! will help you anytime you need me, deeply appreciate your words of support.

khristinat899
1 review · 400 points
09 Jun 2020
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5.0
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5.0
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I have worked with Ian a number of times now when purchasing and/ or refinancing. Ian is professional, knowledgeable and approachable- the three traits you need when entrusting your mortgage needs to someone. He asks what you would liek to achieve and then delivers options that best meet his client needs. He has an excellent rapport with all the banks which is handy and is a testament to his ethical and transparent approach.
My siblings and I have worked with him and will continue to do so in coming years. Thanks Ian for taking something that could be complicated and making it as seamless and easy to understand as possible, KT :)

Save With Ian 09 Jun 2020

Deeply grateful for your thoughtful and kindest words, Khris. It's an absolute pleasure to know and work with you and family. Will be there anytime you need support. Thank you so much.

pri-varun
1 review · 600 points
verified email - 21 Apr 2020
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5.0
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5.0

It was a pleasure working with Ian. A genuine and professional individual. He has helped us whenever we have needed it, and most recently, with our joint home loan. Our paperwork was anything but straight forward, and Ian was supportive and helpful while navigating complicated paperwork. While we were stressed out by the banks, Ian managed to keep himself calm and made sure he reassured us as best as he could. We have known Ian for several years, and he is highly skilled, and meticulous in his work and always has the best interest of his clients in mind.

Save With Ian 21 Apr 2020

Thank you sooo much Pri, really appreciate you and your kindest words of support! Means a lot to me, and will be there for you and Varun anytime you need me for help.

07067060
1 review · 400 points
05 Mar 2020
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Ian was great from first call to the end, patient and reliable always happy to answer questions and made the process easy and stress free. We are now very happy and would recommend ian any time to all friends family clients and strangers. He completed all paperwork via email and phone and made it very easy to explain and had the urgency of our concern everytime. Very happy

Save With Ian 05 Mar 2020

Thank you so much Jess, for your kind and thoughtful words. It's very much appreciated. Will help you anytime you need a hand.

maddyb96
1 review · 400 points
18 Feb 2020
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Ian was just the most amazing person to work with!
As this was my first property, I was extremely nervous and didn’t really know where to start. Ian made me feel completely comfortable and I could really put all of my trust in to him.

I was house hunting for over a year, Ian was there every step of the way.. always there to answer my silly little questions or help guide me through what step to take next.

He helped me get the right loan for my situation and continuously reviewed this as the interest rates fell, always after the best rate and suited bank.

Ian is extremely diligent and second to none in his customer service. I didn’t just gain a mortgage broker, I gained a friend!

Thanks again Ian :)

Save With Ian 18 Feb 2020

Thank youuu so much Maddy! I'm deeply humbled and thankful for your kindest words and it's been a pleasure to help you every step of the way! You're a gem, Thank You...,

lahirua993
1 review · 400 points
17 Feb 2020
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Excellent mortgage broker- very supportive, approachable and skilled in getting the best deals and navigating the complex home loan/refinancing space.

Save With Ian 18 Feb 2020

Thank you so much for your support and kindest words, Lahiru! Will help you anytime you need me in the future~
It's a pleasure to know and work with you.

rosie-shaunh
1 review · 400 points
26 Sep 2019
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5.0
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We are so grateful for Ian! He has always gone above and beyond for us. He is very professional, knowledgeable, kind and has always made our dealings with him - stress free! Not only are you our broker, you are our family. We can’t thank you enough!
Rosie & Shaun - QLD

Save With Ian 26 Sep 2019

Dear Rosie and Shaun, thank you SO very Much for your kindest words and thoughts. It is very much appreciated, I'm deeply humbled~ Will always help you whenever you need assistance, hope it's all going well, wishing you and family only the best!~

verified email - 03 Sep 2019
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Ian made me feel very at ease after the horrible time I had with my first broker! He explained every step like I wasn't an idiot and got me the best deal going around. He contacted me at every step and it was just a pleasure to deal with him. Have already passed his details on to some friends! A million THANKS Ian!!!

Save With Ian 04 Sep 2019

Hello Marika, Thank you so much for your kind words and it was a real pleasure to work with you on this. Lovely to have met you and look forward to assisting you anytime you need me :) Thank you for your support!

lamt
1 review · 600 points
verified email - 13 Aug 2019
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5.0
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Do yourself and your family a favour and contact Ian to start your home ownership journey! He is the definition of "customer service". Ian worked tirelessly to find a solution for us and we couldn't have achieved our dream home build without his help. Ian dealt with the bank and the builders on our behalf when issues arose and was available at all times to answer our questions. We have recommended him to family and friends and he has always helped. Professional, ethical and an absolute pleasure to work with!

Save With Ian 13 Aug 2019

Thank you so very much, Lam-San!!! Humbled beyond words, arigatou Gozaimas!! An absolute pleasure to help you and Quyen, anytime!! Thank you.

jaclynt433
1 review · 600 points
verified email - 16 May 2019
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5.0
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5.0
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I was recommended by a friend to contact Ian when I told her I was keen of buying a place of my own. And I've never regretted a moment of it. Ian is more than a mortgage broker, but now turned into a friend. I just arrived in Australia, and was keen to buy my own property because I didn't like the idea of paying someone else's mortgage. I engaged with Ian and told him my situation, and he helped me sort out a pre approval loan in a matter of days so that I'd know my purchase amounts. Aside from that, he constantly was answering my multitude of questions at any time of day. He has showed compassion and kindness to my situation, yet was extremely professional.
I eventually found my home after 6 months, and he has been so patient with me and I know he's in it for his customers' wellbeing.
He managed my case while he was away on holiday, and I am now a proud owner of my own home, for which would not have happened at all without his help.

Save With Ian 16 May 2019

Dear Jaclyn, Thank you so much for your kindest words and thoughts. It's been great knowing you and work on this journey together. So very happy for you, wishing you the best always. Thanking you, Ian. Enjoy home life!

amanda-s573
1 review · 400 points
26 Feb 2019
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5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
5.0

I've spoken to a few mortgage brokers before Ian and they didn't want to know me because of my situation only been in Australia for a few months.. IAN was different.. He set me up with a plan and how to achieve it.. We have now purchased a house only after 3 months of saving and Ian knowing his job so well. Absolutely an A class man with a fantastic service.. I say I'll do my job while Ian does his and he sure does that can't recommend him enough!

Approximate cost: $1000

Save With Ian 27 Feb 2019

Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful feedback, Mandy! It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you during this time and to know you. Will be there whenever you need help in the future too...thank you.

w-zt
1 review · 400 points
04 Dec 2018
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

We are happy that we had Ian to work with us in mortgage matters and we must say that Ian was very professional, punctual and sincere, always available to answer questions. We will continue to use Ian’s service and recommend him to everyone.

Save With Ian 04 Dec 2018

Thank you so much for your kind words and support, Wei and Zhi Yi. It is very much appreciated and was a pleasure to work with you in this milestone journey. Would be happy to help you anytime you need~