Consumer confidence nearly back to pre-COVID levels New research released today reveals consumer confidence has largely bounced back, down only 2% from pre-COVID-19 levels. By Harrison Astbury ● June 10, 2020
How much a home office costs to build Working from home looks set to stay, even after COVID-19 is done for good (if that ever happens). By William Jolly ● June 10, 2020
High-LVR home loan values soar 50% in a year Data released today revealed 95% loan-to-value ratio home loan values held by the banks increased 52.6% from March 2019 to March 2020. By Harrison Astbury ● June 09, 2020
Aussie shoppers abandoning cash in droves The latest Reserve Bank data shows a steep decline in the use and withdrawal of cash in April, at the height of fears over the coronavirus pandemic. By William Jolly ● June 09, 2020
Government extends instant asset write off for six months to support businesses The Morrison Government has extended support measures to assist businesses trying to recover from the fallout of COVID-19. By Alex Brewster ● June 09, 2020
Neobank 86 400 announces partnership with buy now pay later platform Zip Buy now, pay later platform Zip and neobank 86 400 have today announced they will be partnering up to help Australians take better control of their money. By Emma Duffy ● June 09, 2020
Stamp duty under the microscope as property group calls for the axe The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) yesterday said the removal of stamp duty will have longer-term effects than building stimulus. By Harrison Astbury ● June 09, 2020
Which states are offering their own HomeBuilder grants? There's a federal $25,000 HomeBuilder grant up for grabs, but certain states have offered their own construction stimulus packages too. By Harrison Astbury ● June 08, 2020
CBA moves to stop financial abuse via digital banking Commonwealth Bank has taken steps to eliminate financial abuse taking place on its digital banking app. By William Jolly ● June 05, 2020
Westpac slashes home loan rates, HSBC edges closer to the 1% mark Westpac slashed rates on some home loans today by up to 24 basis points, while HSBC cut one home loan rate down to 2.09% p.a. on Monday. By Harrison Astbury ● June 05, 2020