871 articles written by Alex Ritchie

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Home Loans

What do tenants look for in a rental property?

From Electric Vehicle charging stations to space for a home office and pets, understanding the modern requirements of renters can boost the value of a rental property and attract more tenants.

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Home Loans

Up Bank launches home loans: here's what you need to know

Up Bank has announced it is entering the home loan market, joining the growing number of digital home loan lenders in Australia. Explore how this new loan compares and the benefits and risks of a digital bank.

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Home Loans

Rental price tips: keeping your rent more affordable in a landlord’s market

Rents have hiked significantly in the last year. For the third of Australians renting their home, let’s explore the options available to make rent more accessible and affordable in 2022.

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Car Loans

ACT to ban sale of petrol cars by 2035: is Australia ready to embrace electric vehicles?

The ACT will ban the sale of new petrol cars from 2035. But with several pressure points stopping Australians from switching to electric vehicles, will Australia be ready to embrace eco-friendly cars?

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Home Loans

Why interest rates may not rise as high as expected

Economists have predicted the rising cash rate could peak over 3.0%, but there’s one factor that may slow interest rate hikes according to CommBank: the acceleration of property price falls.

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Savings Accounts

How much faster can you save for a home deposit with a higher cash rate?

Could first home buyers save a home faster in a higher cash rate environment? Ordinarily yes, but there are external factors at play right now that will impact the time it takes to save for a deposit.

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Home Loans

Is the Reserve Bank of Australia really going to hike by 0.75%?

A triple cash rate hike of 0.75% by the RBA may be on the horizon for Australians, according to one major bank. But what is this prediction based on? And what is the likelihood we’ll actually see this materialise?

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Credit Score

Does being denied a mortgage hurt your credit score?

Having your home loan application rejected can impact your credit score but it is not the end of your property buying journey. Discover your next steps after a mortgage rejection.

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Credit Cards

Credit cards with Qantas frequent flyer points on sign up to take you from LA to London

There are 17 credit cards this July offering bulk Qantas frequent flyer points on sign up that could take you across Australia or even on an international flight.

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Credit Cards

Earn 200k credit card points: cards with the biggest points offers on sign up in July

This July, there are a range of premium credit cards offering six-figure bulk bonus points on sign up for eligible customers. Compare cards offering up to 200k