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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate, by 0.50% to 1.35%. With the RBA continuing to try and head off inflation before it takes too strong a hold on our economy, the decision was made to raise the rate. Lenders can set interest rates independently of RBA movements […]
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House prices have surged, meaning hidden costs associated with buying a home have jumped too. If you’re on the hunt for a new property, it’s worth checking your budget still covers the extras that can add tens of thousands to your costs. In the past two years, the average house price in Australia has leapt
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Renovating for profit can be a tricky business in a cooling market. But it’s more a science than an art if you know the pitfalls. Here are six common mistakes to avoid. 1. Not having a plan This obvious but common error is responsible for a host of renovating sins, from paying too much in
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Navigating the dos and don’ts of investment property returns. Rental properties and holiday homes are once again in the sights of the Australian Tax Office, which has had growing success identifying erroneous claims. Last year about 70 per cent of returns related to investment properties audited by the ATO had to be amended, most often
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Fashionista Fido With winter upon us, pets of Australia are donning jumpers and jackets to protect against the chill. Haven Win is on the hunt for the most funky, fashionable or funny pet outfit – extra points if it’s homemade. How: send us a photo of your furry friend dressed in their winter best. Let us
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The Reserve Bank today decided to increase the cash rate, by 0.50% to 0.85%. The RBA has made the decision to increase rates primarily as a lever to return inflation to its target levels, which is currently sitting higher than target at 5.1%. Wage growth is currently at 2.4%, which in real terms is -2.7%
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Congrats to our June Winner – Cameron wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Cameron, and he’s won a $500 Bunnings voucher.
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Congrats to our May Winner – Elisabeta wins a $500 Coles Myer voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Elisabeta, and she’s won a $500 Coles
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At its monthly meeting today, the Reserve Bank has decided to increase the official cash rate from 0.10% to 0.35%. An increase in rates has been highly anticipated following the release of higher than expected inflation figures last week. There was however speculation that the RBA may have delayed this increase until after the federal
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