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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

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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

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Funny things kids say If you have a child, or have spent time in the company of rug rats, you’ll

Going for broker
In a year when just about every real estate record was broken, home buyers turned to mortgage brokers in droves.

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,

Loyal to a fault
It may be an admirable trait in personal relationships, but in financial matters, loyalty can come at a cost. Sticking
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

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

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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

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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%.

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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

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

Perfect your flip
Renovating for profit can be a tricky business in a cooling market. But it’s more a science than an art

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

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

Haven Win Winter 2022
Fashionista Fido With winter upon us, pets of Australia are donning jumpers and jackets to protect against the chill. Haven

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

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RBA rises August cash rate to rein back inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate by 0.50% to 1.85%. The increase

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Chill out zones
Great outdoor areas can add tens of thousands to the value of your home, not to mention the added enjoyment

Beating end-of-term blues
Millions of Australians on low fixed-rate loans will be bracing for impact when they expire in the next year. It’s

First home buyer profile
Caitlin and Joel Loan amount:$670,000. Monthly repayments:$2700. Grants accessed:First homeowner $15,000 and 2020 HomeBuilder $25,000. Deposit:15 per cent plus 5