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La Nina

29 Nov 2021 08:44

La Niña declared: what this means for your insurance

Written by William Jolly

Australians have been warned to brace for a wetter summer this year, as La Niña is officially underway.

29 Nov 2021 07:28

Queensland’s next smoke alarm deadline is fast approaching – here’s what the changes mean for you

Written by James McCay

The deadline for Queensland landlords to upgrade their smoke alarms is almost here. Learn more about the requirements and the deadline for owner occupiers.

2023 forecasts

24 Nov 2021 13:46

ANZ, CBA & Westpac all predict house price falls in 2023

Written by William Jolly

According to new forecasts by three of Australia’s big four banks, house affordability is likely to get worse next year before it gets better in 2023.

22 Nov 2021 08:26

Increase in number of Australians with health insurance during COVID-19

Written by James McCay

There was an increase in the number of people with private health insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from the ABS.

Value of mortgages

18 Nov 2021 13:42

Value of new mortgages up 70% since pre-COVID

Written by William Jolly

The value of new mortgages has skyrocketed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to rising mortgage debt, loan sizes and loan limits.

Fixed or variable

18 Nov 2021 09:17

Nearly one-fifth of home owners unsure if they’re on a fixed or variable interest rate

Written by William Jolly

Despite all the talk of interest rates in recent months, almost one-fifth of homeowners aren’t even aware of what type of interest rate they’re on.

family moving into new home after connecting electricity

17 Nov 2021 15:58

Moving house? This trick will help connect your electricity quicker

Written by Phillip Portman

Our energy expert offers his top tip for connecting electricity quick when you’re moving house.

a concept image showing a car with AEB systems

15 Nov 2021 10:58

Autonomous Emergency Braking now mandatory in new vehicles from 2023

Written by James McCay

From 2023, new car models for sale in Australia must come fitted with Autonomous Emergency Braking systems. We discuss the potential impact to car insurance.

12 Nov 2021 11:39

Torrential storms are forecast this week – prepare for a blackout now

Written by Phillip Portman

Wild storms are predicted for Australia this week. Our expert offers his top tips to prepare for a power outage.

11 Nov 2021 15:03

Why are young Australians fighting over money?

Written by Sarah Orr

Money trouble is feeding stress in Aussie households, with young people feeling the pressure most according to new research from Compare the Market.

scammer targeting australian with romance scam

11 Nov 2021 14:55

Victim reach “unlimited” in sinister romance scams

Written by Whitney Holmes

As technology evolves, scam tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and there’s nothing these ruthless fraudsters won’t try, to drain you dry.

11 Nov 2021 13:40

Australian dream ‘fading’ as property prices grow several times faster than income

Written by William Jolly

Stagnant wage growth combined with near-record high house price growth may just put the debate over housing affordability to bed once and for all.