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Natasha Innes

Natasha Innes is a Media and Communications Advisor at Compare The Market. Natasha joins us after working as a journalist at the Courier Mail and Seven News. She graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a dual degree in Business and Journalism majoring in Public Relations.

Stories by Natasha Innes

David Koch, Compare the Market's Economic Director

22 Nov 2024 13:22

David Koch on how people can ‘save money on energy bills and increase their property’s value’

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Did you know you could get a lower interest rate and improve the value of your home while making your home more energy efficient?

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21 Nov 2024 09:49

How paying off a degree could make it harder to buy a home

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Student loans could shrink high-income earners’ borrowing capacity by almost $100,000, according to new Compare the Market research.

13 Nov 2024 11:15

New spend trend: Half of Aussies purchasing items because of social media

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

It seems we're under the influence, with half of Australians surveyed admitting they've bought items because of social media, according to new Compare the Market research*.

5 Nov 2024 13:30

RBA cash rate hold: No winners this Melbourne Cup day

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

There weren't many winners on Melbourne Cup Day as the Reserve Bank of Australia left the cash rate on hold according to Compare the Market

30 Oct 2024 13:22

Trick or treat? Eight tricks to avoid a financial fright

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

Some spooky statistics arrived just in time for Halloween: About 40% of Australians have credit card debt, while 18% have an outstanding Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) debt.

21 Oct 2024 10:42

Is the window of opportunity about to close on aspiring buyers?

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Compare the Market’s property expert Andrew Winter warns that buyer’s trying to “time” the property market could end up getting burned.

30 Sep 2024 12:42

“Like finding a needle in a haystack”: Where to find affordable properties

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Andrew Winter

It is more expensive to buy than to rent a house in 98% of Australian suburbs, according to Compare the Market, as short supply and high demand continue to keep prices buoyant in many parts of the country. 

30 Sep 2024 12:39

Ice will melt on listings but spring selling won’t blossom everywhere, expert predicts

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Warmer weather won’t guarantee hotter prices this spring selling season, with high interest rates and economic uncertainty putting a damper on borrowing power and seller expectations, according to Compare the Market Property Expert, Andrew Winter.

24 Sep 2024 14:30

Lenders drop rates despite cash rate hold

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

With rates still on hold, Compare the Market's David Koch says savvy refinancers could create their own rate cut.

David Koch at Compare the Market

6 Sep 2024 10:37

David Koch on why Australia might be in a financial literacy emergency

Written by David Koch, reviewed by Natasha Innes

Shocking new data revealed 95% of Aussies think the school curriculum needs an overhaul.

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6 Sep 2024 09:54

Should I pay LMI or keep saving for a 20% deposit? David Koch weighs in

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Saving for a deposit can be a major challenge for aspiring homebuyers, with a 20% contribution now more than $230,000 for a median dwelling in Sydney and $168,000 for a median dwelling in Brisbane. 

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5 Sep 2024 07:20

Almost a 1/3 of Aussies learn finance from the internet or social media

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

You can't believe everything you read on the internet or scroll past on TikTok – but according to a recent Compare the Market survey that’s where 29% of adult Australians are learning about finance.

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