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Is NBN the Fastest Internet You Can Get?

We live in an era of quick response. We want things done now and we want them done fast. Whether ordering our food, booking a taxi or sending a message to a friend, we expect things to happen instantly. So why should our internet be any different?

Broadband

How to Pick the Best NBN Plan for Your Home

It’s likely that NBN will be at the top of your list of options if you’re looking for a home broadband internet plan. For the majority of Australian houses without NBN, home wireless broadband should be considered as an alternative. Regardless of your preference, every package includes unlimited data.

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Hiring Removalists: How to Find the Best Company for Your Needs

It’s often said that moving is one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through. And while that may be true, it doesn’t mean you have to go through it alone. There are professionals who make a living helping people move their belongings from one place to another – removalists.

Finance

Is now a good time to buy?

Recent back-to-back interest rate hikes have led to a cooling of the property market, and with more rate rises predicted, you may feel like pumping the brakes on purchasing. But could the current climate offer opportunities? With the predictions of coming rate rises and falling house prices, it’s not surprising many potential buyers are holding […]

Finance

Could an eco reno boost your property’s value?

You’ve probably heard that interest rates are on the rise and national property prices are on the way back down. Here’s how you can kill two birds with one stone: by refinancing to unlock equity and giving your home an energy-efficient makeover at the same time. Did you know that energy-efficient homes generally attract premium […]

Finance

Why you might want to refinance sooner rather than later

Thinking about refinancing? As interest rates rise, so do the hurdles you need to clear. Here’s why you might want to look at refinancing soon to avoid potentially missing out. When was the last time you refinanced? If the answer is “never”, or you can’t actually remember, there’s a good chance you’re paying a higher […]

Finance

Financial hardship arrangement reporting is about to change

With interest rates on the way back up, there’s no doubt some households around the country are starting to do it a bit tough. Coincidentally, some big changes kick in on July 1 when it comes to recording financial hardship arrangements. In the past, if you were unable to meet your loan repayments, you could […]

Finance

Refinancing numbers are surging across the country, here’s why

Rising interest rates got you feeling a little vulnerable? It might be time to take some control back by refinancing or asking for a rate review. Here’s why we’re seeing refinancing numbers surge across the country. In just two months we’ve seen the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increase the cash rate from a record-low […]

Finance

Banks tighten lending, reducing the maximum you can borrow

Some of Australia’s biggest banks have tightened their mortgage lending criteria, meaning you might not be able to borrow as much from them. How might this affect your next purchase? This week ANZ lowered a key lending cap, indicating it will no longer lend to borrowers with a debt-to-income (DTI) ratio above 7.5 (meaning people […]