Australian vacancy rate up alongside house rental prices

Across Australia, the number of rental vacancies is on the increase, which is good news for those looking for a home. The prices, however, might be up, too.

Technology, clothing sends pre-Christmas sales sky high

Our love for bargains, clothes, and electronics are part of what�۪s propelling us all to spend, as data reveals the numbers are up and the season is why.

Long term deposits paying 3.40%, short term deposits 2.85%

Five-year term deposits are currently paying up to 55 basis points more in interest than six-month term deposits, a new analysis has found.

Australia's housing price fall is the biggest in seven years

Seven is a lucky number for some, but not for Australia’s housing market, where the fall in home prices has been the largest in seven years.

Mortgage confusion costing average borrower $850 per year

Australia’s biggest banks are deliberately confusing home loan customers and costing them hundreds of dollars per year, according to the competition regulator.

Sydney, Perth and Darwin buck trend of rising rents

Property rental rates increased in most of Australia’s eight capital cities over the past year, according to new data from SQM Research.

ACCC urges car owners to hunt for cheap petrol

Drivers could save up to $520 per year by purchasing petrol at the bottom of the price cycle, according to a new report from Australia’s competition regulator.

Government pushing ahead with open banking reforms

Individuals will soon have the right to electronically transfer their personal data from one lender to another, in a move designed to encourage greater competition.

How to get the best car loan in 2019

Getting a car loan can be very confusing. There are so many strange processes to go through; so many strange finance words to decipher.

5 reasons why you should buy a car in December

New year, new car. It makes sense. After all, everything becomes cheaper after Christmas, doesn’t it?