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Loan deferrals to be extended for customers who need extra breathing space
Home and business owners struggling financially due to COVID-19 will be given another four months to resume paying back their loans.
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Why you should care about the new ‘Open Banking’ era
‘Open Banking’ is now officially upon us. But what does that mean and why should you care? Well, in a nutshell, it’ll be easier and quicker for you to get a better deal on banking products going forward.
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Want to buy your first home with a 5% deposit and save up to $10,000?
On your marks, get set, go! The race is on for limited spots in the federal government's First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which kicked off again on July 1.
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Final touches on $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme announced
The “crucial final touches” on the federal government’s $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme have been revealed. Will your build be eligible?
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Best Aussie suburbs to find a "renovator's dream"
Most of us have at one time dreamed of discovering a hidden little gem and renovating it into the most enviable house on the street. With the $25,000 HomeBuilder grant, those dreams are closer to becoming a reality for many. But where to look?
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You might be closer to your first home deposit than you think
You’ve probably heard the federal government is giving $25,000 grants to eligible Australians looking to build or substantially renovate their homes. Today we’ll look at what that means for first home buyers when combined with state and territory schemes.
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SMEs get instant asset write-off extension, but EOFY deadline looms
Great news for small business owners: the federal government has extended the $150,000 instant asset write-off to 31 December 2020, but you’ll need to act asap if you want to make use of the scheme this financial year.
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So, who’s eligible for the $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme?
You might have heard that the federal government will give eligible Australians $25,000 to build or substantially renovate homes as part of the new HomeBuilder scheme. Today we’ll look at who exactly can qualify for the initiative.
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How the instant asset write-off applies to vehicles
Got your eye on a shiny new vehicle for your business thanks to the $150,000 instant asset write-off? We've got the answers to the FAQs many business owners are asking ahead of the looming EOFY deadline.
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3 important upcoming business deadlines
Interested in buying a much-needed asset and immediately writing off the cost? Here are three looming deadlines your business may need to start moving on ASAP.