Lydian Private Office

Lydian Private Office partners with High-Net-Worth families and business owners to make debt a deliberate part of their wealth strategy: unlocking opportunity, preserving capital, and building wealth across generations.

About Us

Lydian Private Office.
Using debt as a strategic advantage.

High-net-worth families and professionals operate in a world where financial decisions carry greater complexity, sensitivity, and consequence.

At Lydian Private Office, we provide tailored lending and structuring solutions designed specifically for this environment. The team has over 50 years of combined experience across Private Banking and specialist finance. We act as a trusted adviser, delivering outcomes that extend well beyond traditional mortgage broking.

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Our Name
610 BCSardis, Lydia

Named for the first coin ever struck. Hover or tap it for the story behind the name and the lion.

Partners

An extension of your
advisory team.

The best outcomes happen when advisers work together. We work alongside the advisers clients already trust by providing specialist debt advice that complements their expertise, without affecting the trusted relationships they’ve built with their clients.

EK PrivateKoda CapitalGeorge Kemp & AssociatesQuarter FivePrivate Wealth PartnersSound PropertyAPT WealthDMC PropertyValyrian Private WealthLGT CrestoneInfolio PropertyLydian FinanceEnsomblSheffield Financial GroupPerformance PropertyOrd Minnett
Service Finder

Find the right service
for your situation.

Three short questions. In under a minute, we'll direct you to the part of Lydian Private Office most relevant to your objectives.

Question 1 of 3

What would you like to achieve?

Adviser, accountant or planner?

Think of us as your lending strategy partners, helping your clients achieve better outcomes while preserving your trusted adviser relationship.

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The Difference is Access

The right relationships.
The right outcomes.

Client Outcome

Clarity from the outset

The difference

Private Banking Relationships

Complex lending scenarios are workshopped directly with senior credit decision-makers before formal submission, creating greater certainty from the outset.

Client Outcome

A strategy, not a quote

The difference

Curated Lending Proposals

We develop a considered lending strategy before discussing products, ensuring every recommendation aligns with your broader objectives.

Client Outcome

Greater borrowing potential

The difference

HNW Policy Expertise

From complex remuneration structures to specialist security (such as cryptocurrency) and bespoke policy, we solve lending challenges that sit beyond standard credit frameworks.

Client Outcome

Support beyond settlement

The difference

Post-Settlement Partnership

Our relationship extends well beyond settlement, with ongoing reviews to ensure your lending continues to support your broader wealth strategy.

50+
Years of Combined
Experience
Across Private Banking and specialist finance.
Specialist Lending Services
Spanning Private Banking, property, commercial, credit and structured debt solutions.
Trusted Advisory Partners
Working alongside the advisers, accountants and family offices our clients already trust.
Core Client Communities
Supporting investors, executives, founders, expats, medicos and professional services leaders.
National Reach, UK Access
We support clients across Australia, with access to opportunities in the United Kingdom.
The Process

The
Lydian Private Experience.

The Process

The Lydian Private Experience.

  1. 01

    Client Meeting: Discovery

    We take the time to understand client objectives, existing structures and long-term priorities before discussing solutions.

  2. 02

    Partner Alignment

    Our proposed strategy is refined with the client's advisory team before being presented, ensuring alignment and confidence from all parties.

  3. 03

    Strategy Presentation

    We present the recommended strategy in full, covering structure, risk and implementation, so every decision is made with complete visibility.

  4. 04

    Implementation

    We coordinate lenders, valuers, solicitors and advisers to deliver a seamless implementation from approval through to settlement.

  5. 05

    Post-Settlement

    Our relationship doesn't end at settlement. We continue to review your lending as your wealth, investments and objectives evolve.

Selected Mandates

Case Studies

Selected Mandates

Case Studies

01Private Banking
$8.2MRefinance + equity release
HNW retiree · large SMSF portfolio
Structure
10yr interest-only
Servicing
Notional yield, asset-based
Security
Residential · private bank
Source
Private wealth adviser

Asset-rich but cashflow short of covering repayments, with the client over 70 and needing a longer term.

Soft approval workshopped directly with private-bank credit. Portfolio retained, 10-year term secured.
Private Banking: HNW retiree · large SMSF portfolio
Private Banking
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Private Banking: HNW retiree · large SMSF portfolio
01Private Banking
$8.2MRefinance + equity release
HNW retiree · large SMSF portfolio
Structure
10yr interest-only
Servicing
Notional yield, asset-based
Security
Residential · private bank
Source
Private wealth adviser

Asset-rich but cashflow short of covering repayments, with the client over 70 and needing a longer term.

Soft approval workshopped directly with private-bank credit. Portfolio retained, 10-year term secured.
Family Office: Second-generation client · post-business-exit
02Family Office
$50MProperty acquisition mandate
Second-generation client · post-business-exit
Split
$25m debt · $25m cash
Assets
Industrial · resi · commercial
Servicing
Lease + future investment income
Source
Family office mandate

Recently sold the family business, so with no trading income, servicing had to rely on lease and future investment income across mixed assets.

Part of the family office's advice team on a multi-year mandate. Every proposal aligned with the adviser first.
Private Funding: Ex-MD, global investment bank · mid-build
03Private Funding
$4.5MLuxury home completion
Ex-MD, global investment bank · mid-build
Structure
18mth capitalised interest
Security
Equity in IP + land value
Drawdown
Full funds at settlement
Repayments
None during build

Project was mid-construction with borrowing-capacity constraints and further equity needed to finish.

Private funder accepted land value; a blended rate kept it competitive. No progress payments, no monthly repayments.
Family Strategy: Self-directed parents helping two children buy
04Family Strategy
$3MInterparty equity release
Self-directed parents helping two children buy
Structure
2 × $1.5m equity release
Security
Parents' unencumbered property
Mechanism
Interparty loan agreement
Source
Wealth adviser

The children couldn't service debt in their own right, and the parents preferred not to gift the funds outright.

Both children into the market and responsible for repayments, with the loan repaid as their own equity grows.
Alternate Assets: Professional investor + consultant
05Alternate Assets
$5.3MRefinance + purchase + crypto lend
Professional investor + consultant
Mix
$2.6m refi · $1.2m buy · $600k cash-out
Crypto
$900k non-recourse
Tax
No CGT triggered
Source
Accountant referral

Servicing was constrained on current income, with extra funds needed to complete a purchase and invest further.

Non-recourse lend on crypto without income assessment; the share portfolio retained and CGT avoided.
In their words

What clients
say.

We worked with Josh on a complex lending structure involving a bridging loan and bundled commercial and residential exposure. He understood the bigger picture from day one, structured everything strategically, and navigated multiple moving parts cleanly. What really stood out was how he simplified a complex deal and negotiated outcomes that genuinely worked in our favour.
Joshua HouriganDirector, Vitawerx

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Contact

Every strategy begins
with a conversation.

Whether you're acquiring a significant asset, reviewing existing debt or planning your next move, we're here to help you think strategically.

or reach us at operations@lydianprivate.com.au

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