Haven's tips to keep the Grinch at bay as interest rates rocket. The message is loud and clear. The Reserve Bank of Australia wants households to tighten their belts to...
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The highly anticipated Women in Finance Awards 2022 shines a light on every highly skilled and talented woman propelling the finance industry forward. Considered the pinnacle of innovation and excellence,...
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Originally designed for first-home buyers, but now available more widely, introductory loans offer a discounted interest rate for the first 6 to 12 months, before the rate reverts to the...
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Millions of Australians on low fixed-rate loans will be bracing for impact when they expire in the next year. It’s time to get prepared to manage the bill shock of coming off a fixed rate. Don’t panic but start planning Until recently, many Australian mortgage holders have only ever experienced…
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…
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,…
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…
The NSW government has passed new laws that will see stamp duty exemptions extended on the transfer of primary production land to a company directed by a family member. Previously,...
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You work incredibly hard on the land, from cropping to managing cattle and livestock, so the last thing you probably want to think about at the end of a long...
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It may be an admirable trait in personal relationships, but in financial matters, loyalty can come at a cost. Sticking with the same loan longer than three years can cost borrowers thousands, with competition to win business resulting in new customers paying lower rates than existing ones. This so-called loyalty…