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Nov 29

Welcome to the Summer 2024 edition of Haven

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With many Australian households finding cost of living pressures very real, in this edition we share some simple budget-conscious ideas that can help you save cash at Christmas time. If you or someone you know is really struggling to meet mortgage repayments, we take a close look at how to…

Aug 22

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Welcome to the Spring 2024 edition of Haven

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Do you have some small, overlooked patches of earth at your place that you think are good for nothing? Check out our chat with clever gardeners Kat and Kushla, who prove that even 50cm strips of unused space can produce delicious edible bounty. We take the microscope to property prices…

May 23

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Welcome to the Winter 2024 edition of Haven

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For anyone with a mortgage, or if you are thinking about the prospect of one, to fix or not to fix the home loan rate is a hot topic. While we would need a crystal ball to know just where the cash rate and associated fixed rates might land in…

Feb 29

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Welcome to the Autumn 2024 edition of Haven

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As housing affordability continues to put home ownership beyond the grasp of many Australians, we chat with two friends who pooled resources to make the dream of having their own home a reality. Our lead story explores the ins and outs of turning to mates to help get a foothold…

Nov 27

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Welcome to the Summer edition of Haven

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Do you have any idea what a home loan really ends up costing over the life of a mortgage? Thanks to the interest paid over an average 30-year loan term, the figures are eye-watering. Our lead article closely inspects the figures and delves into the simple yet incredibly effective strategies…

Aug 29

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Welcome to the Spring edition of Haven

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As we emerge from the hibernation of winter months, I hope you're feeling spring in the air in your hood. Are you looking to refinance soon? With most lenders looking at your last three months of financial activity to access your ability to repay a loan, we've got some hints…

May 17

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Welcome to the Winter edition of Haven

By afg_admin Home Lifestyle Tips, News

Are you one of the estimated 800,000 Australians soon coming off a low, fixed-rate home loan, meaning a higher, variable rate is in your near future? We speak to a couple who found themselves looking down the barrel of this situation, bringing with it significant levels of mortgage stress. A…

Feb 15

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Eyes spy

By afg_admin Home Lifestyle Tips, News

The lowdown on what people are really looking at when they wander through your home. If you’ve ever spent hours agonising over a light fitting, only to wonder if anyone other than you will notice it, listen up. Here’s just the study for you. Researchers have used eye-tracking technology to…

Feb 15

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Haven Extras Autumn 2023

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Feed your brain, feed the world Freerice is an online educational trivia game that makes you smarter while you make a difference. For every answer you get right on the multiple-choice quiz, Freerice donates the cash equivalent of ten grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).…

Nov 23

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Haven Extras Summer 2022

By afg_admin Competitions, Home Lifestyle Tips, News

Kitties of Disneyland - the kingdom's keepers Did you know that there is a population of 200-plus feral cats that live in the grounds of Disneyland, who are tasked with helping to control the theme park's rodent population? They're neutered and supported with an infrastructure built specifically for them, including…

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Welcome to the Summer 2024 edition of Haven

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