Home Insurance

Many apartments are already covered by strata insurance, so you may not need to apply for a traditional home insurance policy to cover damage to the property. However, strata insurance may not always offer the cover you need. If you’re one of the 10% of Australians who live in apartments, it could be worth comparing contents insurance policies and other options.

Mark Bristow -

26 Apr, 2024 -

4 min read

Home Insurance

Renting out a room in your home can be beneficial in a number of ways - it can help you earn extra income to put towards household bills or mortgage payments, and it can even be a way to make use of a space that’s sitting dormant. That said, if you are considering becoming a landlord, even on a small scale, then it’s important to understand the legal requirements and the workings of the rental market, as well as how renting out a room could potentially affect your home and contents insurance. 

Mark Bristow -

09 Feb, 2024 -

5 min read

Home Insurance

Whether you're moving out of your parents' home, leaving student accommodation, or moving in with a group of friends, it’s important to be prepared, and understand the ins and outs of the rental process.

Mark Bristow -

12 Feb, 2024 -

5 min read

Home Loans

In this article we break down what rentvesting is all about, including what it means, how it works, and its pros and cons.

Vidhu Bajaj -

05 Oct, 2023 -

9 min read

Home Loans

If you own an investment property and are thinking of buying another one, you may want to use the rental income you receive from your tenants to help pay for your next mortgage. However, not all mortgage lenders will take all of your rental income into account when assessing your mortgage application.

Mark Bristow -

02 Nov, 2023 -

3 min read

Home Loans

One of the biggest benefits of investing in property, as opposed to living in the property, are the potential tax benefits. Understanding the potential tax deductions available for your investment property may help you to maximise your returns.

Alex Ritchie -

01 Nov, 2023 -

4 min read

Nbn

While renting your home can provide some flexibility, it can also mean plenty of challenges to overcome. Access to the National Broadband Network (NBN) from your rental property is just one of these, with the download speeds available to you often varying between different properties in different areas, which could make a significant difference to your lifestyle. 

Mark Bristow -

18 Jan, 2022 -

5 min read

Car Loans

The costs associated with car ownership can add up over time. So, if you’re not using your vehicle on a daily basis, you may be interested in finding out how you could recoup some of these costs by renting it out.

Georgia Brown -

15 Jul, 2022 -

4 min read

Car Loans

Do you want a new car, but would prefer to avoid paying upfront if you can? What if you were able to rent the vehicle and pay for it over a period of time? Find out the pros and cons of rent-to-own.

Jodie Humphries -

25 Jul, 2021 -

4 min read

Car Insurance

Your car insurance may cover the cost of a rental vehicle if your car is damaged in an accident or stolen. However, it may not cover the cost of any damage to the rental car.

Jodie Humphries -

21 Nov, 2020 -

4 min read

Car Insurance

When you buy car insurance for a rental car, consider purchasing excess insurance to reduce what you pay out of your pocket if the car gets damaged or stolen.

Jessica Clements -

14 Jul, 2020 -

4 min read

Car Insurance

Car insurance excess can be expensive. It can also be costly to reduce this amount to zero. Buying car rental excess insurance is an alternative option to consider that may prove to be the most cost-effective solution.

Peter Terlato -

30 Jan, 2023 -

5 min read

Credit Cards

You may have wondered whether it’s possible to pay rent with a credit card. The short answer is usually yes, with a couple of caveats.

Jodie Humphries -

18 Dec, 2020 -

4 min read

Credit Cards

Alex Ritchie -

22 Jan, 2018 -

4 min read

Energy

If you’re renting or buying a home for the first time, you’ll need to find and connect electricity and gas for your property. It’s best if you do this for when you move in, but how is it done? Find out.

Jodie Humphries -

13 May, 2021 -

4 min read

Savings Accounts

Australians are increasingly feeling the pinch in their pockets. As a result, your savings account might be looking increasingly sparse as the cost of living down under steadily climbs. If you're renting, though, there are ways to keep this worry at bay.

Savings Accounts

Do students really benefit by having a student savings account compared to the standard online savings accounts? Many tertiary students support themselves, are renting, have a part-time or casual job with limited savings.

Laine Gordon -

07 Apr, 2010 -

3 min read

Personal Loans

The interest you pay on personal loans are usually not tax-deductible, but they may be in some cases. It’s important to look at how the loan is spent.

Jodie Humphries -

27 Dec, 2020 -

3 min read