Could you spot a property scam? Spoiler alert: over 2 in 5 can’t Property transactions involve big bucks – and that makes them a big target for scammers. With large sums of money at stake, we reveal what to look out for, and how to protect yourself from property settlement scams.
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The silver lining of a cooling property market for home owners
The silver lining of a cooling property market for home owners While rising prices were the talk of the town not so long ago, the tide has started to turn, with property values beginning to soften – but it’s not all bad news for home owners.
What’s a competitive rate right now? Nearly 50 lenders offer variable rates below 6%
What’s a competitive rate right now? Nearly 50 lenders offer variable rates below 6% Great news! Homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keeping the cash rate on hold in August. But just because the cash rate is sitting tight, doesn’t mean you have to.
Was your offset account flagged in the ASIC investigation?
Was your offset account flagged in the ASIC investigation? So it turns out some mortgage offset accounts haven’t been working as intended, according to a recent investigation. Here’s how to check if your home loan offset account has actually been helping you save.