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Sep 16
3 min

Is now a good time to buy property? Two-thirds of investors say ‘yes’

The majority of property investors are remaining upbeat despite COVID-19, with 67% believing now is a good time to invest in residential pro

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Lenders begin contacting borrowers who have deferred loans

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Sep 10
2 min

Lenders begin contacting borrowers who have deferred loans

If you’ve deferred your home or business loan then it’s likely your bank will reach out to you in the coming weeks. Here’s what to expect an

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R U OK? We’re here for you, and here’s how you can support others

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Sep 9
2 min

R U OK? We’re here for you, and here’s how you can support others

2020 hasn’t been an easy year for many Aussie households and businesses, which makes today an important one to check in on one another.

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More than a quarter of SME businesses knocked back for finance

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Aug 26
2 min

More than a quarter of SME businesses knocked back for finance

As if small and medium-sized businesses weren’t already facing an uphill battle this year; now it turns out that more than a quarter were kn

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There’s a good chance you have a lazy $6k lying around your home

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Aug 26
2 min

There’s a good chance you have a lazy $6k lying around your home

Whether you’re looking for extra cash to purchase a property, or could do with a few thousand dollars to pay off your existing mortgage, the

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Where you’re most likely to score a $50,000 discount on property right now

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Aug 19
3 min

Where you’re most likely to score a $50,000 discount on property right now

Home sellers across the country are lowering their price expectations in droves, new data reveals. But which two capital cities have seen th

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3 questions SME owners should ask themselves before JobKeeper 2.0

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Aug 13
3 min

3 questions SME owners should ask themselves before JobKeeper 2.0

JobKeeper is due for a big shake-up next month, which means if you’ve been relying on it to get your business through these rocky times, you

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Applications now open for $25,000 HomeBuilder grant in all states

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Aug 12
2 min

Applications now open for $25,000 HomeBuilder grant in all states

It’s been two months since HomeBuilder was first announced, and I’m sure many of us spent a bit of that time dreaming about an extra $25,000

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Property ranked as “best investment option right now” by experts: survey

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Aug 5
3 min

Property ranked as “best investment option right now” by experts: survey

You’ve heard the saying ‘safe as houses’, right? Well, it seems that old adage may ring true even in the current pandemic, with many of the

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Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme is being expanded

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Jul 29
2 min

Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme is being expanded

If you’re a small or medium-sized business owner in need of an affordable loan then we’ve got good news: the federal government is expanding

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The top ten Australian suburbs to buy in post-COVID-19

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Jul 29
2 min

The top ten Australian suburbs to buy in post-COVID-19

We’re all looking forward to things eventually getting back to normal, or at least the “new normal”. And while it’s not clear exactly what t

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Homeowners refinancing in record-high numbers: explore your options

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Jul 22
2 min

Homeowners refinancing in record-high numbers: explore your options

Homeowners in record-high numbers are taking advantage of reduced interest rates and competitive refinancing offers.

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How to smooth out your business’s insurance and workers comp premiums

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Jul 16
2 min

How to smooth out your business’s insurance and workers comp premiums

Getting a bill in the mail is never pleasant, but your annual insurance and workers compensation premiums can be particularly tough lump sum

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$1 lenders mortgage insurance for eligible first home buyers

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Jul 15
3 min

$1 lenders mortgage insurance for eligible first home buyers

You’ve probably heard something along the lines of ‘you need a 20% deposit to buy a home’, right? Well, not necessarily. Today we’ll look at

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Loan deferrals to be extended for customers who need extra breathing space

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Jul 8
2 min

Loan deferrals to be extended for customers who need extra breathing space

Home and business owners struggling financially due to COVID-19 will be given another four months to resume paying back their loans.

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Cash rate to remain at record-low level until 2023: experts

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Jul 3
2 min

Cash rate to remain at record-low level until 2023: experts

Here’s a bit of welcome news for mortgage holders: Australia’s record-low cash rate is likely to remain in place until 2023.

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Why you should care about the new ‘Open Banking’ era

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Jul 2
3 min

Why you should care about the new ‘Open Banking’ era

‘Open Banking’ is now officially upon us. But what does that mean and why should you care? Well, in a nutshell, it’ll be easier and quicker

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Want to buy your first home with a 5% deposit and save up to $10,000?⁣⁣

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Jul 1
2 min

Want to buy your first home with a 5% deposit and save up to $10,000?⁣⁣

On your marks, get set, go! The race is on for limited spots in the federal government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which kicked off ag

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Relief for SMEs: tardy paying companies given final notice

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Jul 1
3 min

Relief for SMEs: tardy paying companies given final notice

Promising news for SMEs this week: supply chain financing provider Greensill has given late-paying companies formal notice.

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Final touches on $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme announced

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Jun 25
3 min

Final touches on $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme announced

The “crucial final touches” on the federal government’s $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme have been revealed. Will your build be eligible?

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Is now a good time to buy property? Two-thirds of investors say ‘yes’

Lenders begin contacting borrowers who have deferred loans

R U OK? We’re here for you, and here’s how you can support others

More than a quarter of SME businesses knocked back for finance

There’s a good chance you have a lazy $6k lying around your home

Where you’re most likely to score a $50,000 discount on property right now

3 questions SME owners should ask themselves before JobKeeper 2.0

Applications now open for $25,000 HomeBuilder grant in all states

Property ranked as “best investment option right now” by experts: survey

Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme is being expanded

The top ten Australian suburbs to buy in post-COVID-19

Homeowners refinancing in record-high numbers: explore your options

How to smooth out your business’s insurance and workers comp premiums

$1 lenders mortgage insurance for eligible first home buyers

Loan deferrals to be extended for customers who need extra breathing space

Cash rate to remain at record-low level until 2023: experts

Why you should care about the new ‘Open Banking’ era

Want to buy your first home with a 5% deposit and save up to $10,000?⁣⁣

Relief for SMEs: tardy paying companies given final notice

Final touches on $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme announced