Great outdoor areas can add tens of thousands to the value of your home, not to mention the added enjoyment of spending time in the garden with family and friends. Landscaping is also one of the few home improvements that can actually increase in value over time as plantings mature.…
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Congrats to our August Winner – Magie 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 Magie, and…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate by 0.50% to 1.85%. The increase follows a slightly better than expected annual inflation figure of 6.1 per cent in the June quarter and falling house prices in some eastern state cities. Balancing out these factors…
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Congrats to our July Winner – Nicole 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 Nicole, and she’s…
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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…
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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…
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Waste not, want not Australians churn out 540kg of household waste per person, each year. That's a whopping 10kg for every single person - every single week. More than ever, it's time to cut our waste. With a little planning and creativity, the environment and your wallet will be grateful.…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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