Spring is here, and while you’re dusting off the cobwebs of winter, don’t forget one important area that could use a refresh: your insurance policies. Just like the rest of your home, your insurance cover could be in need of a tidy-up. No matter what type of cover you currently own, now’s the perfect time to review, compare, and potentially save on your premiums.
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Affordability stress increased by nearly a third (30%) to 1.6 million in the past year, according to the Home Insurance Affordability and Home Loans at Risk report.
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You’ve no doubt seen all sorts of things on sale at your local Aldi supermarket, especially in the middle aisle, from night vision goggles to industrial meat slicers. So, is it any surprise that you can now buy insurance from Australia’s third-largest grocery retailer ?
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Australia's rental scene just got a bit more dire according to PropTrack, whose Market Insight Report released today unveiled that the national rental vacancy rate dropped to a record low of 1.07% in February*.
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The latest data from the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) sheds light on just how much extreme weather has been hitting our wallets.
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A new report from the Centre for Women’s Economic Safety (CWES) is tackling domestic violence from an unexpected angle: the insurance industry. The report suggests that by redesigning insurance products, we can provide a new layer of protection for women against financial abuse, a subtle yet damaging aspect of domestic violence.
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Australia's rental market is tighter than ever, with a new report from Domain showing the vacancy rate hitting an all-time low of just 0.7% in February 2024. What does this mean? Simply put, finding a place to rent is getting harder, with fewer available properties than we've seen in a long time.
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CoreLogic's latest figures signal a continued upward trajectory for house prices, with the national Home Value Index climbing by 0.6% in February, marking the most significant leap since last October.
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Insurance often finds itself at the centre of frustration when it comes to finances. In fact, a recent report by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) shows that comprehensive car insurance and home insurance are high on the list of consumer grievances, only surpassed by credit cards and personal transaction accounts.
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Asbestos has unexpectedly reared its ugly head in Sydney, with parks around the city being fenced off due to the discovery of asbestos-contaminated mulch. This situation, while primarily a public safety issue, offers a timely opportunity to exploring how home insurance deals with asbestos in various contexts.
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