Your mortgage broker in Bateman.
Independent home loan, refinancing and investment lending advice for Bateman buyers and investors. We compare 40+ lenders, we're paid by the lender (not by you), and we know this market.
Everstone Finance is an independent mortgage broker serving Bateman, Perth. Founded by former major bank lenders, we help Bateman buyers, refinancers and investors compare home loans across 40+ lenders, at no cost to you.
Bateman is its own kind of market, and it pays to have a broker who gets that
Hang onto a home in Bateman and you are in good company, with the average owner staying put for around 17 years and roughly 79% of homes lived in by the people who own them. This quiet, established pocket south of the river sits about 12km from the Perth GPO, tucked between Murdoch and Bull Creek and edged by Piney Lakes Reserve. Its population of around 3,800 skews towards settled households, with the 40 to 49 bracket the largest age group, and that family-heavy character shapes the kind of lending people need here.
Bateman is overwhelmingly a house market, firmly in Perth's upper price tier with a median around $1.49M after roughly 13% annual growth in recent years. A more compact unit and townhouse segment offers an accessible entry near $765K. At that house level the numbers get serious: a 20% deposit runs well past $250,000, and the loan size means lenders scrutinise your borrowing capacity, serviceability and whether lenders mortgage insurance is worth avoiding. Getting that structure right before you bid is the difference between a smooth settlement and a knockback.
The buyers active here are mostly professionals and couples with children, typically repaying $3,000 to $3,999 a month and chasing the Corpus Christi College and Bateman Primary catchments, with Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch University and the Bull Creek station rail link close by. Many already hold equity in another Perth home, so releasing equity or restructuring a long-held loan is just as common here as a fresh purchase.
Whichever side of that you are on, the Everstone team works through it with you in plain English, with no pressure. We are independent, paid by the lender rather than by you, hold a 5.0 Google rating, and operate under the Best Interests Duty as Australian Credit Representative 574314.
Bateman property market snapshot (May 2026)
A direct read on where the Bateman market sits today, so the numbers we discuss are grounded in current data rather than guesswork.
Freestanding homes
Units & apartments
How Bateman values have moved
Median values over the last five years for houses and units, plus an indicative gross rental yield, so you can see the direction of the market, not just today's number.
What the five year trend shows: these trajectories are read from the Cotality charts for Bateman and rounded to each chart's axis grid. They are shown to illustrate direction rather than exact monthly figures, and they change over time, so treat them as a guide and ask us for the current read before you act.
In short: as at May 2026, buying a house in Bateman typically means ~$1.49M, while a unit or townhouse typically means ~$765K. With around 21% of residents renting and a steady, tightly held market, getting your borrowing capacity and structure right is exactly the kind of thing we work through with you.
Property and demographic figures sourced from Cotality (CoreLogic) Suburb Report data for Bateman WA 6150, as at 31 May 2026. Figures are indicative, rounded, and change over time. Contact Everstone Finance for the latest before making decisions.
When did you last check your rate?
Most people set a loan and forget it, while lenders quietly keep their sharpest rates for new customers. A 15 minute review tells you whether you're still on a competitive deal, or leaving money on the table. No cost, no obligation, no credit check.
Book your free 15 min reviewWhatever stage you're at
The same plain English, best interests approach, tailored to how people actually buy and invest in Bateman 6150.
First home buyers
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We map your true borrowing capacity, deposit options and any grants or schemes you're eligible for, so you can move confidently when the right Bateman place comes up.
Refinancing
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If you've held your loan a while, you may be on a rate that sharper deals have left behind. We compare 40+ lenders and handle the switch, and we tell you honestly if you're already well placed.
Property investors
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We structure investment lending across principal and interest and interest only, factoring in Bateman rental income and your future portfolio moves.
Commercial & SMSF
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Buying premises or refinancing a commercial loan? We arrange commercial and SMSF lending, and explain how the terms, rates and deposits differ from a standard home loan.
Upgraders & downsizers
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Moving between price brackets is a big jump. We model the numbers, including bridging and equity options, so the next move is a confident one.
Self employed & complex income
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If your income isn't a simple payslip, we know which lenders take a sensible view, and how to present your file so it's assessed on its real strength.
We know how lenders price loans and where the margin sits. That knowledge now works entirely for you, not the bank.
No charge for our service. Lenders price loans the same whether you go direct or through us, so there's no cost penalty for the help.
Proactive reviews and rate monitoring, and we handle the switch when a better deal appears. Independent, under the Best Interests Duty.
The people behind Everstone
You're trusting someone with one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make. Here's who you'll actually be working with.
Ahmed Lotfi
A former major bank lender who now works entirely for you. Ahmed handles structuring, refinancing and investment lending across the 40+ lender panel.
Zappelin Heng
Co founder with deep lender experience, focused on getting complex and self employed files assessed on their real strength, not a checklist.
Book a free Bateman mortgage consultation
15 or 30 minutes · phone, Zoom or in person by arrangement · calendar invite sent immediately
Bateman mortgage broker FAQs
Who is the best mortgage broker in Bateman?+
Everstone Finance is an independent mortgage broker serving Bateman, Perth (WA 6150), founded by former major bank lenders Ahmed Lotfi and Zappelin Heng. It holds a 5.0 Google rating, compares loans across 40+ lenders, charges clients nothing (brokers are paid by the lender after settlement), and operates under the Best Interests Duty as Australian Credit Representative 574314.
Do I need to be in Bateman to work with Everstone Finance?+
No. We're based in South Yarra, Melbourne and work with borrowers across Bateman and the rest of Australia by phone and Zoom, and in person by arrangement. Lending isn't tied to your postcode the way some services are.
What does property cost in Bateman right now?+
As at May 2026, Cotality (CoreLogic) data puts the Bateman house median sale price at around $1,485,000 and the unit median at around ~$765K. We can assess realistic borrowing capacity for either a house or a unit.
Is using a mortgage broker free?+
Yes. No charge for the consultation, and no charge if you proceed. Brokers in Australia are paid by the lender after settlement, and lenders price loans the same whether you go direct or through a broker, so there's no cost penalty for the help.
Will an enquiry affect my credit score?+
No. A consultation involves no credit check. A credit enquiry is only run once you've reviewed your options and given explicit consent to formally apply.
Can Everstone Finance help investors buying in Bateman?+
Yes. We structure investment lending across principal and interest and interest only, factoring in rental income and future portfolio moves. We can model the numbers for a Bateman investment purchase.
How long does the mortgage process take?+
As a guide: 1 to 2 days to chat and plan, 1 to 2 days to prepare your options, and 1 to 2 days to submit once we have your documents. Settlement then aligns with your contract date. We can move faster when a deadline calls for it.
Serving Bateman WA 6150 · based at 35 Malcolm St, South Yarra VIC 3141
Nearby areas: Bull Creek · Murdoch · Winthrop · Leeming
0407 834 757 · ahmed@everstonefinance.com.au