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Apr 10

Home owners notch up gains of $230,000 in just 5 years

By david@99content.co News

Did you know that the average home owner saw their property’s value rise $46,000 per year over the past five years? Today we’ll look at ways you could put that recent increase in equity to further use. The five years since 2020 have seen plenty of action. From the pandemic…

Apr 08

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Why 1-in-2 families are thinking of refinancing

By david@99content.co News

The RBA may have swiped left on an April rate cut, but plenty of home owners are taking matters into their own hands by refinancing to save on interest with a lower rate. There’s nothing like a rate cut to put a spring in home owners’ steps. February’s 0.25% rate cut,…

Apr 01

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Cash rate update for April 2025

By afg_admin News, RBA Updates

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the cash rate of 4.10% at today’s meeting. The Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the cash rate reflects a cautious and considered approach amid a complex domestic and global economic environment. Ongoing global trade uncertainties and the approaching federal…

Mar 27

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Sounds of silence: how traffic noise can impact property values

By david@99content.co News

‘Close to public transport’ is often touted as a plus for home buyers. But new research shows just how much close proximity to a busy road, railway or flight path can impact property values. Location, location, location. When you’re hunting for a new home, most people are on the lookout…

Mar 19

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5 fun (and budget-friendly) ideas for an Easter staycation

By david@99content.co News

This Easter offers more than chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. It brings a rare mega-holiday, and if your budget doesn’t stretch to a trip away, check out our tips to enjoy a memorable getaway – at home. Fun fact: 2025 sees the Easter public holidays fall in the same…

Mar 13

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Low cost renos to help keep your home cosy this autumn

By david@99content.co News

It’s been a long, hot summer, but the seasons are shifting and it’s time to prepare for the cooler months ahead. A few simple improvements could help keep your home snug without overheating your power bills. It’s almost time to pack away the boardies, swap sarongs for sweaters and cross…

Mar 11

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Monthly Winner for March 2025

By afg_admin Competitions, News

Congrats to our March Winner — Darby wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Darby, and they’ve…

Mar 05

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Was that the shortest property downturn ever?

By david@99content.co News

The so-called market ‘downturn’ we saw over the last few months was a blink-and-you-miss-it affair. Home prices are once again on the up. We unpack what’s happening – and why now could be a good time to buy. Jeepers. That didn’t last long. Back in early January, CoreLogic declared Australia’s housing…

Feb 27

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Welcome to the Autumn 2025 edition of Haven

By afg_admin Home Lifestyle Tips, News

Temperatures are starting to cool down and many of us are breathing a sigh of relief that the kids have returned to school. As housing affordability plunges to an all-time low, a tree change looks more appealing than ever. You certainly get more bang for your buck outside the city,…

Feb 18

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Cash rate update for February 2025

By afg_admin News, RBA Updates

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today decided to decrease the cash rate by 0.25% to 4.10%, the first decrease since November 2020. Today’s welcome news for mortgage holders is the result of the RBA being confident that inflation is remaining steady, with the current headline inflation rate at…

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Home owners notch up gains of $230,000 in just 5 years

Why 1-in-2 families are thinking of refinancing

Cash rate update for April 2025

Sounds of silence: how traffic noise can impact property values

5 fun (and budget-friendly) ideas for an Easter staycation

Low cost renos to help keep your home cosy this autumn

Monthly Winner for March 2025

Was that the shortest property downturn ever?

Welcome to the Autumn 2025 edition of Haven

Cash rate update for February 2025

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