Home insurance news and advice

Are “happy” Australians overlooking better home insurance deals due to loyalty?

Last updated Wednesday, 13 November 2024

It’s great to feel secure with your home and contents insurance provider, but recent insights suggest that this sense of comfort might actually be holding many Australians back from saving a pretty penny. Our latest report sheds light on what we’re calling the "Policy Paradox"—a situation where feeling content with your insurer can lead to overlooking better, more affordable options that could make you even happier.

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How you could save money with a spring clean of your insurance policies

Last updated Tuesday, 15 October 2024

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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Australia’s Best Landlord Insurance for 2024

Last updated Wednesday, 2 October 2024

Got an investment property? Congratulations! From tax breaks to rental income to giving people a great place to live, becoming a landlord certainly has its membership perks.

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These home insurance switching myths could be costing you money

Last updated Monday, 30 September 2024

Home insurance is one of the most important investments a homeowner can make to protect themselves from financial loss due to damage or theft. But too often buyers and existing property owners are often confused or misinformed about what they need to do to get the best deal.

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Does home insurance cover that? 9 things you may not know about your policy

Last updated Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Home insurance can be tricky. What happens if the neighbour's kid breaks your windows with a ball? What if your pipes burst? Knowing the answer to these questions could be the difference between a successful claim and having to dip into your own emergency savings.

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Cost of wild weather: home insurance affordability stress up 30%

Monday, 26 August 2024

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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New year, new home: Aussies prefer moving home in January

Last updated Tuesday, 16 July 2024

Kicking off the new year with a new home seems to be a popular choice among Australians, with January being the most popular month for moving house according to new research from Budget Direct.

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PM’s disaster resilience plan and how you too stay ahead of stormy weather

Last updated Tuesday, 16 July 2024

In a recent ABC interview with David Iliffe, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hinted at the creation of a new cyclone industry recovery and resilience program and a potential new standing reserve body to assist in disaster response alongside the ADF and other emergency services.

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Is Aldi Home Insurance the smart way to protect your palace?

Thursday, 13 June 2024

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 crisis: a one-two punch

Last updated Friday, 15 March 2024

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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