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Aug 25

Haven Extras Spring 2020

By afg_admin Home Lifestyle Tips, News

After most of us were forced into a gentler, slower pace of life due to COVID-19 restrictions, the idea that we're hard up against a cult of busyness isn't lost on many. Why has busyness become such a badge of honour and what does it mean to your wellbeing? To…

Aug 25

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JobKeeper, home loan holidays and mortgage stress: What happens next?

By afg_admin Finance Help, News, Refinancing My Home Loan

If you are experiencing mortgage stress, now's the time to get on the front foot with your lender. As your mortgage broker, we can help you prepare and plan for the unknown. It's no surprise that the outbreak of COVID-19 has caused a huge increase in mortgage stress. According to…

Aug 25

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At your expense: Why taking control of your living expenses is more important than ever

By afg_admin Finance Help, News

A combination of tighter home loan lending regulations and the uncertainty in our new COVID world have made looking after your living expenses an essential part of creating a more secure future for you and your family. Many people are finding out the hard way that it's not as easy…

Aug 25

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Take the stage: How to stage your house for sale, on a DIY budget

By afg_admin Home Lifestyle Tips, News

If you're planning on selling or renting your home, a little styling effort can make a big difference to the financial outcome. It's not rocket science that taking the time to make your house look good is essential to get the best sale price or find a tenant quickly. As…

Aug 25

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Haven Win Spring 2020

By afg_admin Competitions, News

It might be hanging with spiderwebs and lined with lovely old carpentry tools from another time, a serene hideaway for an artist's creative pursuits or a tricked-up man cave kitted out with every mod con you could possibly dream of. We want to see our readers' interesting or old-school backyard…

Aug 19

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Monthly Winner for August 2020

By afg_admin Competitions, News

Congrats to our August Winner - John wins an Apple watch! 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 John, and he's…

Aug 06

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Monthly Winner for July 2020

By afg_admin Competitions, News

Congrats to our July Winner - Courtney wins an Apple watch! 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 Courtney, and she's…

Aug 04

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RBA’s cash rate for August is unchanged at 0.25%

By afg_admin News

As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate at 0.25% at its meeting today as the country continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The RBA, conscious of reductions in consumer spending, further falls in house prices and the flow on economic impact of stage four restrictions…

Jul 07

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RBA’s cash rate for July remains unchanged at 0.25%

By afg_admin News

The RBA has announced that the cash rate will remain unchanged for July with rates remaining at 0.25%. The RBA is mindful of rising concerns around unemployment post-JobKeeper, falls in housing and home loan approvals, decreasing property values and decreasing credit growth. The RBA maintains the stance that negative interest…

Jun 19

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HomeBuilder, what you need to know

By afg_admin Finance Help, News

If you have been thinking about building a new home or carrying out an extension or renovation, now might be the time to meet with an AFG broker and work through your options. The Federal Government's new $680 million HomeBuilder program announced on 4 June 2020 makes available $25,000 grants…

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Haven Extras Spring 2020

JobKeeper, home loan holidays and mortgage stress: What happens next?

At your expense: Why taking control of your living expenses is more important than ever

Take the stage: How to stage your house for sale, on a DIY budget

Haven Win Spring 2020

Monthly Winner for August 2020

Monthly Winner for July 2020

RBA’s cash rate for August is unchanged at 0.25%

RBA’s cash rate for July remains unchanged at 0.25%

HomeBuilder, what you need to know

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