Welcome to W&D Finance’s September newsletter.

Spring has arrived and with it comes the busiest period in the real estate calendar. Ballarat’s property market is finding its feet after a softer 2024, a sign of renewed activity across the region.

It’s also our favourite time of year for another reason - AFL finals season! We’re looking forward to the weekend’s match and wish the very best to our readers who barrack for the Geelong Cats or the Brisbane Lions.

Living in the Western District? W&D Finance has you covered

We’re delighted to welcome Hugh Macdonald to the W&D Finance team. Hugh brings extensive financial knowledge and a genuine commitment to helping clients achieve their investment and lending goals. Based locally, he’s available to meet you in Hamilton, Warrnambool or Port Fairy to discuss how W&D Finance can support your financial needs.

Beyond his work in finance, Hugh is a farmer and passionate community leader. He serves as President of the Hamilton Racing Club, sits on the Foundation Board of the Hamilton and Alexandra College, and plays an active role in local initiatives.

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W&D in the community

Celebrating 40 years of Ballarat Hospice Care 

In August, Ballarat Hospice Care celebrated 40 years of providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care across our community – a remarkable achievement. 

W&D Finance is proud to support Ballarat Hospice Care and the incredible impact it has had on local families over the past four decades. As part of our commitment, we recently donated $10,000 to help continue their vital work in our community. To learn more or to make a donation, visit ballarathospicecare.org.au.

Backing men’s health in Ballarat 

What a day! The W&D team joined hundreds at Ballarat’s Biggest Ever Blokes’ Lunch to show support for men’s health and prostate cancer research. 

Winter Olympic gold medallist Stephen Bradbury headlined the lunch. It was a privilege to hear him relive that unforgettable moment and share his story of perseverance and success against the odds. His keynote added to a memorable day that highlighted the importance of conversations about men’s health.  

We’re proud to have been part of the event and thank the organisers who made it possible.  

Our 27th prospectus contains important information about our operations and the terms and conditions for the issue of our debentures. You can download it here, or pop into the office to pick up a hardcopy.

Loans

We offer a range of mortgage loan products with competitive interest rates, head to our website to see our latest loan offers.  

And remember, we’re not a bank, we are your financial partner. This means you are able to talk directly to our decision-makers, giving you a tailored financial solution and a faster turn-around.