News archive for September 2017

September 2017

September financial wrap up

September financial wrap up

September signalled the start of spring and rather predictably, property news was at the forefront of the month’s financial news. That aside, there was a bunch of consumer-facing news that hit the headlines, Mozo launched its Experts Choice awards for insurance and despite the warmer weather, energy continued to be a contentious topic.

Newcastle Permanent punching above its weight

Newcastle Permanent punching above its weight

Mozo Experts Choice winner, Newcastle Permanent Building Society have posted higher home loan and customer deposit growth rates than any top four bank, according to its 2017 Annual Report.

AirBnB welcome: NCAT overturns apartment block strata ban

AirBnB welcome: NCAT overturns apartment block strata ban

In a win for an AirBnB host living in an apartment block, the NSW Civil Administration Tribunal (NCAT) has ruled that a strata body was unable to pass by-laws banning short-term lets - including short stays through platforms like AirBnB.

Big four move means a farewell to fees at 10,000 Australian ATMs

Big four move means a farewell to fees at 10,000 Australian ATMs

A weekend blitz from the big four banks may have just opened up the way Australians bank, with the Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, Westpac and NAB all announcing that they will cease charging $2 ATM fees for withdrawals from customers of rival banks.

Getting in on the act: why bank competition is needed for small businesses

Getting in on the act: why bank competition is needed for small businesses

Australian small business owners without brick-and-mortar assets are being held back from accessing much needed funding, but that could be about to change, as the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has thrown its support behind proposed changes to the Banking Act.

Now and then: the cost of buying a home in 1986 vs today

Now and then: the cost of buying a home in 1986 vs today

It’s not news that house prices are skyrocketing in some of Australia’s capital cities, and recent Mozo research into the Bank of Mum and Dad has revealed just how hard it is for young home buyers to get a foot on the property ladder these days - especially when compared to thirty years ago.

Homeowners stay put as renovation activity heats up

Homeowners stay put as renovation activity heats up

The number of Australians making renovations to their homes during the June quarter grew by 2.2 per cent according to the Housing Industry Association, while new dwelling construction declined.

Save with Spring's top money deals

Save with Spring's top money deals

Spring is here and with it a brand new crop of great value money deals. So it's out with the old and in with the new - time to freshen up your finances!

5 signs you might be a banking nomad

5 signs you might be a banking nomad

Experimentational, adventurous and keen to shop around for the most competitive interest rates, are you one of Australia’s newest breed of banking consumers?

Home loan lenders cut mortgage rates as spring heats up

Home loan lenders cut mortgage rates as spring heats up

A host of lenders have cut the headline home loan rates of fixed and variable loans for owner occupiers ahead of what is expected to be a busy spring property season, according to Mozo’s Banking Roundup for August.

Frugal ways to get fit

Frugal ways to get fit

Ideally, we all know that everyone would like to be in shape, but with the average gym membership costing what feels like, an arm and a leg, many of us feel we might be better off just throwing in the towel. But with summer being only three months away, now is the time where fitness goals come alive. Getting fit for summer doesn’t mean you have to blow your budget and we’ve got 9 tips to prove it.

August financial wrap up

August financial wrap up

Our final winter month saw many of the money trends of the season continue with savings interest rates continuing to slide, energy expenses taking centre stage and property price talk ramping up with spring selling season upon us.

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