Younger Australians are striking out in the regions. Where are the hotspots and could it be right for you? People have turned their backs on capital cities in record numbers during the past year, seeking a simpler and cheaper life in regional Australia. COVID-19 has not only unshackled workers from…
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Home clutter-clearing tips Is your place looking like a tip and you don't know where to start in the uncluttering process? Try these simple ideas on for size and you'll be clutter-clearing like no one's business. 1. One-in, one-out rule When a household full of people keep bringing new things…
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While it might feel premature to be talking of Christmas in August, in the spirit of planning ahead we aim to publish the entries in the December edition of Haven. Crying, terrified children and Santa photos go together like honey and a bee. So in preparation for the festive season…
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Congrats to our August Winner - Brett wins a $500 Coles Myer 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 Brett, and…
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The Reserve Bank today confirmed the official cash rate will remain at 0.10% for the foreseeable future. News of positive inflation last week is seen as a blip due to the economic impacts of the sustained NSW lockdown. The expectation was that the RBA would increase its government bond buying…
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Congrats to our July Winner - Chris 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 Chris, and he's…
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Congrats to our July Winner - Chris 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 Chris, and he's…
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As anticipated the Reserve Bank board maintained the official cash rate at 0.10% today. Despite the economic handbrake from the latest round of COVID-19 lockdowns, some economists are speculating that the RBA has underestimated the strength of the economic recovery, leading to predications that rates will start to increase towards…
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Congrats to our June Winner - Alyssa 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 Alyssa, and she's…
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As widely expected the Reserve Bank held rates at 0.10% at its board meeting today. All eyes will be on the minutes of the meeting to see if there has been any softening on the RBA's stance that rates would not increase until 2024. Since their June meeting there has…
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