Owning a home

How to protect your home from storms

What would summertime in Australia be without scorching hot summer days followed by the sweet relief of an afternoon thunderstorm?

By Emma Duffy ● January 14, 2021

Rents at seven-year low, Brisbane more expensive than Melbourne

Domain's rental report for the last quarter of 2020 indicates rents are at their lowest point since 2014, led by unit price falls in Sydney and Melbourne.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 14, 2021

Housing 'FOMO' as home buyers seek 'neighbourly' areas

Buyers agents have said there is 'fear of missing out' in housing, while new research indicates people have become more 'neighbourly' in 2020.

By Harrison Astbury ● December 16, 2020

Save $17,000 on your mortgage with one phone call: ACCC

Today the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said home loan refinancers could save $17,000 in extra interest paid.

By Harrison Astbury ● December 07, 2020

A quick guide to contents insurance

You definitely can’t put a price on the sentimental value of your belongings - but you can insure them if they get stolen or damaged.

By Emma Duffy ● December 04, 2020

Nearly half of Australians don't know what 'La Nina' means

A new survey from Allianz reveals just 29% of Australians are preparing for a wetter summer, which could have implications for their insurance coverage.

By Harrison Astbury ● November 26, 2020

What is flood insurance and how much is it?

If you live in a flood-prone area, you should consider adding flood cover to your home insurance policy.

By William Jolly ● November 24, 2020

Do you pay capital gains tax on a deceased estate?

The transfer of property when a person dies can be difficult, doubly so when you throw tax into the mix.

By Alex Brewster ● November 13, 2020

Should I hop on the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme?

The Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is immensely popular with first home buyers, but should you sign up to the program?

By Harrison Astbury ● November 04, 2020

Rental increase laws by state

As a landlord, you might take a look at your property, compare to it to similar properties in the area, and decide that the current rent you’re charging isn’t enough and that you should increase the rent slightly to better reflect market conditions.

By William Jolly ● October 30, 2020

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Term deposit ratesof up to 1.45%

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.99% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.97%

Savings rates
of up to 3.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.45%

Let us come to you.
Get Savings in your inbox.