Who would take the reins of your family business if you had to take a step back from it? Turns out just one-in-six businesses have a proper plan in place. But rest assured you can develop your own succession plan fairly painlessly, with the help of a new guide. So…
Read More
Did you know more than a third of Australian homeowners are considering putting their property up for sale so they can take advantage of the current boom in prices? Here’s how to get your property looking spick and span for prospective buyers. New data shows seller confidence is now higher…
Read More
It’s official: Australia’s housing market is in the midst of a broad-based boom, with the national home value surging 2.1% higher in February; the largest month-on-month change since 2003. We haven’t seen this kind of fast-paced growth since Guy Sebastian robbed Nollsie to win Australian Idol, Roger Federer won his…
Read More
Congrats to our March Winner - Anjana 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 Anjana, and…
Read More
The RBA met today, leaving the cash rate at 0.10%, in line with their previous guidance that they expected rates to remain unchanged for some time. The market has been speculating that rates may rise as early as late next year based on optimism around the vaccine rollout, surging iron…
Read More
Things are starting to look better for small business owners across the country with just 5% of deferred business loans yet to resume repayments. Meanwhile, there are signs that business credit demand is improving, especially when it comes to asset finance. The first bit of data comes from the Australian Banking…
Read More
The first home buyer market had a bumper year in 2020 due to modest declines in property prices, reduced investor activity, and a range of government incentives. But with those advantages tailing off, how will first home buyers compete in 2021? Another week, another big bank tipping national property prices…
Read More
For the little people Tasty toes I don't like tacos, said no Juan ever! These adorable taco baby booties let your little one fiesta until they siesta. uncommongoods.com Monkey business Transform your child's room into a wonderland with gorgeous wall decals from a Melbourne graphic designer. Made to order in…
Read More
As Ben Lawson's poem (see Haven Review) so eloquently describes, there is no doubt that we live in the lucky country. We want to know what Australia means to you. To be in the running to win $1,000, send us a photo you've taken that best sums up why you…
Read More
A new way to quickly and securely share your banking data could help you take more control of your finances. With all the news about Covid last year and its financial impact - interest rates, loan repayment pauses, financial relief packages, government building incentives and so on - you may…
Read More