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Swipe right to buy your first home

By Michael Papadopoff | December 5, 2019

A new web platform described as a ‘dating app but for home-ownership’ says it can help users enter the property market in half the time it usually takes.

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Banks ‘too cautious’ on SME loans: financial regulators

By Michael Papadopoff | December 5, 2019

The country’s top financial regulators are concerned banks are ‘too cautious’ when it comes to loans for small business borrowers.

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The ‘Airbnb of pools’ splashes into Australia

By Michael Papadopoff | November 28, 2019

Got a pool you’re constantly scooping leaves out of but never use? Or perhaps you’re looking to cool off this summer in the privacy of someone else’s backyard. Well, a new pool-sharing app has just launched in Australia.

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SMEs in financial trouble urged to seek a helping hand early

By Michael Papadopoff | November 21, 2019

Small business owners experiencing financial difficulties are often leaving it too late to seek help from a trusted adviser before going bust.

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Greater protections for borrowers under new debt collection guidelines

By Michael Papadopoff | November 21, 2019

Borrowers struggling to stay afloat will be offered greater protection from debt collection agencies under new guidelines being applied by Australian banks.

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Predatory payday lenders debt-trapping vulnerable Aussies: report

By Michael Papadopoff | November 14, 2019

Predatory payday lenders are profiting from vulnerable Australians and trapping them in spiralling debt, according to a collaborative report by 20 consumer advocacy bodies.

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Govt moves to free-up lending for SMEs

By Michael Papadopoff | November 14, 2019

SMEs are set to have better access to finance, with the Australian government making two key moves this month to free-up lending to small business operators.

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6 tips to prepare your property for valuation

By Michael Papadopoff | November 7, 2019

Looking to refinance your home loan? A valuation is a vital part of the process. So today we’ll look at some ways you can help get your home in tip-top shape.

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Caps for new first home buyer scheme revealed

By Michael Papadopoff | October 31, 2019

The property price caps in each state have been revealed for the federal government’s new first home buyer scheme. Read on to find out the maximum value of a property you can purchase under the scheme.

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Are you a spender or a saver?

By Michael Papadopoff | October 24, 2019

Are you paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly? New research indicates that how often you’re paid has a pretty big bearing on whether you’re a saver or a spender.

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