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Monthly Winner for July 2022
Congrats to our July Winner – Nicole wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who
As expected, RBA cash rate once again increased for July
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate, by 0.50% to 1.35%. With the RBA continuing to try
Haven Win Winter 2022
Fashionista Fido With winter upon us, pets of Australia are donning jumpers and jackets to protect against the chill. Haven Win is on the hunt
Haven Extras Winter 2022
Waste not, want not Australians churn out 540kg of household waste per person, each year. That’s a whopping 10kg for every single person – every
Pitfalls and hidden gems
Navigating the dos and don’ts of investment property returns. Rental properties and holiday homes are once again in the sights of the Australian Tax Office,
Perfect your flip
Renovating for profit can be a tricky business in a cooling market. But it’s more a science than an art if you know the pitfalls.
Will your budget stretch beyond the sticker price?
House prices have surged, meaning hidden costs associated with buying a home have jumped too. If you’re on the hunt for a new property, it’s
Once again, RBA cash rate has increased for June
The Reserve Bank today decided to increase the cash rate, by 0.50% to 0.85%. The RBA has made the decision to increase rates primarily as
Monthly Winner for June 2022
Congrats to our June Winner – Cameron wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who
Monthly Winner for May 2022
Congrats to our May Winner – Elisabeta wins a $500 Coles Myer voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers
As expected, RBA cash rate has increased for May
At its monthly meeting today, the Reserve Bank has decided to increase the official cash rate from 0.10% to 0.35%. An increase in rates has
Monthly Winner for April 2022
Congrats to our April Winner – Kirsten wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who
Keeping consistent, RBA cash rate remains unchanged for April
The RBA has remained consistent in wanting to see a sustained period with inflation in their 2-3% target range and steady wages growth before raising
Monthly Winner for March 2022
Congrats to our March Winner – Michelle wins a $500 Coles Myer voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers
As expected, RBA cash rate remains unchanged for March
As widely expected, the RBA board confirmed today that the official cash rate would again remain at 0.10%. With inflation now within its target band
Haven Extras Autumn 2022
Aussie rhyming slang Are you having a “Barry Crocker” of a day? Rhyming slang was born out of London’s east end in the 1800s, with
Loyal to a fault
It may be an admirable trait in personal relationships, but in financial matters, loyalty can come at a cost. Sticking with the same loan longer
Don’t do your block
A good neighbour is a valuable asset, but backyard squabbles are on the rise. When you buy a new home, one of the greatest unknowns
Going for broker
In a year when just about every real estate record was broken, home buyers turned to mortgage brokers in droves. More than two-thirds – a
Haven Win Autumn 2022
Funny things kids say If you have a child, or have spent time in the company of rug rats, you’ll know that kids can be
Monthly Winner for February 2022
Congrats to our February Winner – Phillip wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who
February cash rate remains unchanged at 0.10%
The Reserve Bank today confirmed the official cash rate will remain at 0.10% for the foreseeable future. Rising inflation and falling unemployment led to speculation
Monthly Winner for January 2022
Congrats to our January Winner – Daniel wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who
Monthly Winner for December 2021
Congrats to our December Winner – Grace wins a $500 Coles Myer voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers
December cash rate remains unchanged at 0.10%
At its board meeting today the RBA confirmed the official cash rate would remain at 0.10%. This was no surprise given that at its last
Haven Extras Summer 2021
Did you know the world has a global doomsday seed vault? Plunging deep inside a mountain on a remote island in the Svalbard archipelago, halfway
Go guilt-free this Christmas
We’ve had sober October, now try low-spender November. It may not seem like it, but the lead in to Christmas is the perfect time for
Come to the dog side
The key to making money is spotting a gap in the market. And there’s a large pet-shaped hole in Australia’s rental market. More than 60
Green loans – kind to the planet and your wallet
Eco-friendly and budget-friendly are phrases that are rarely used together when it comes to real estate. But that’s changing fast with an enormous push to
Haven Win Summer 2021
Family favourite recipe We love sharing yum recipes in Haven Food, and we’re after some new ideas. We’re on the hunt for a winning family
