Chris Bates

Chris helps 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, he has witnessed firsthand the stress, confusion, and missed opportunities that can result from rushed decisions and ill-advised property moves. 

That's why he co-founded Alcove back in 2014 — a mortgage strategy advice business built around delivering calmness, clarity, and confidence to families making property moves. They come from a Financial Advice background and approach things from a different angle to provide the Alcove strategy approach.

They work primarily with high-income families, often referred by financial advisers, and help them think through property, lending, and life strategies - not just securing good rates or pre-approvals.

They believe in long-term thinking and being a long-term partner to you.

Alcove is now a team of over 30, and have settled well over $2.5 billion in home loans, helping thousands of Australian Families on their life journey. 

He is a firm believer that knowledge is power, and he hosts three podcasts: Elephant In The Room Property Podcast, Australian Property Podcast and Street Secrets.