Uptick in renovation interest yet tradies' win rate still low Trade quotes platform Buildxact reported its volume of quotes was up in Q3 2020, but the win rate was down to 13.65% in September. By Harrison Astbury ● November 16, 2020
Which lenders cut home loan rates this week? It was another busy week for rate cuts, with lenders on the chopping block including ING, Bendigo Bank, Bank of Queensland, and Aussie. By Harrison Astbury ● November 13, 2020
ME and Macquarie slash savings account rates Two more major banks have cut savings account interest rates this week: ME Bank and Macquarie Bank. By William Jolly ● November 13, 2020
Working from home? You may start getting taxed more Deutsche Bank has called for a 5% tax on employees working from home. By Alex Brewster ● November 13, 2020
You can now buy now, pay later your property purchase Fragmented property platform Bricklet has launched a new buy now, pay later platform to pay for your slice of the investment property pie. By Harrison Astbury ● November 13, 2020
Can you get a home loan while studying? Are you studying at uni or TAFE, but also want to buy a home? Don’t worry, the two aren’t mutually exclusive - you can sometimes do both! By William Jolly ● November 12, 2020
Essential spending has outpaced inflation this decade If it feels like living is more expensive these days, that's because it is, according to new data which proves it. By William Jolly ● November 12, 2020
Aussies confident in property market after RBA rate cut Optimism in the property market has almost rebounded to pre-COVID levels after numerous cuts to interest rates and a bounce back in house prices. By Emma Duffy ● November 12, 2020
Financial stress causing $31 billion in lost productivity AMP's 'Financial Wellness' research found 1.8 million Australians are experiencing financial stress, causing employee distraction and absenteeism. By Harrison Astbury ● November 12, 2020
COVID pushes renter-landlord relations to the brink A new study has revealed the strain the pandemic has put on the relationships between landlords and tenants. By Alex Brewster ● November 12, 2020