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What changes are coming to superannuation for 2022-23?
With July 1 2022 right on our doorstep, it’s time to find out exactly what the new increase in super guarantee contributions will mean for you.
June 29, 2022
2021 Census reveals an increase in Aussies median personal income
Aussies are on their way to higher personal incomes as the 2021 Census reveals a $143 increase since 2016.
June 29, 2022
Struggling with a loan repayment? New credit reporting changes will protect Aussies in financial hardship
From 1 July 2022, credit reporting changes will come into effect protecting the credit history of consumers who are in financial hardship.
June 28, 2022
6 home renovation projects that may increase your re-sale value
Feeling overwhelmed trying to decide which home renovation projects to undertake when selling your property? Find out what Australia’s leading renovation expert and an elite real estate agent have to suggest.
June 28, 2022
Westpac dynamic CVC reduces card fraud by 80%
New data shows Westpac’s unique digital card feature in its mobile banking app has reduced the incidence of fraud for the average customer by 80%.
June 24, 2022
Gen-Xers and Millennials driving property price growth in regional areas
Young Aussies are the driving force behind regional growth in the country according to new data.
June 23, 2022
Where is it now cheaper to buy than rent?
More than a quarter of Australian homes are cheaper to buy than rent despite rising interest rates and booming property prices.
June 22, 2022
Declining property prices not enough to offset rising interest rates
Australia’s housing affordability is set to decline further over the rest of 2022 due to rising interest rates according to Moody’s Investors Service.
June 21, 2022
With borders re-opened, how much are we spending on overseas travel?
Many have jetted off to see the world once again with new NAB data revealing customers spent $46 million on overseas travel in May 2022.
June 20, 2022
Nearly three-in-four Aussies believe they’ll never meet their definition of ‘wealthy’
A survey commissioned by crypto platform Dacxi found only 27% of Australians believe they’ll ever meet their own definition of wealth.
June 17, 2022
How are young Australians' super balances faring in the wake of COVID?
A new survey conducted by leading super fund Equip found under 35s are starting to prioritise their super post-COVID.
June 16, 2022
Rent set to increase by up to $100 a week in 20 regions across Australia
New research conducted by buyers agency InvestorKit has revealed 20 regions across Australia where rents are set to soar between $2,600 and $5,200 in a year.
June 16, 2022
Brisbane short-term accommodation to receive 50% hike in council rates
The Brisbane City Council has warned property owners who list their homes for short-term accommodation like Airbnb will face a 50% rates hike.
June 15, 2022
Property refinancing volumes continue on an upward trend
The monthly settlement and mortgage insights report from PEXA has revealed May 2022 as a record month for refinancing home loans.
June 14, 2022
Total value of Australian residential dwellings passes $10 trillion
Data from the ABS has revealed that the total value of residential dwellings rose by $1.8 trillion in the past 12 months.
June 14, 2022
Rising interest rates have Australian property investors concerned
More than one in 10 property investors fear they may have to sell their assets due to rising interest rates according to a new survey.
June 10, 2022
Ready to buy a house? Here are the Brisbane areas where sellers are most negotiable
According to Domain data, 10 pockets of Brisbane are seeing sellers drop their asking prices by up to 9.6%.
June 09, 2022
Australian capital city home prices experience greatest slowdown in 30 years
Aussie capital city home prices have been dealt a blow this year with the quickest slowdown recorded since 1989.
June 08, 2022
Australians lose $205 million to scams in four months
Australians have lost over $205 million to scams between 1 January and 1 May, a 166% increase from the same period last year.
June 07, 2022
