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storm over home

22 Oct 2024 11:27

Worrying number of Australians don’t have plans against bushfire and storm threats

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market’s research found that 41.3% of people surveyed have no plans to prepare ahead of summer threats

man saving on energy bills in summer

22 Oct 2024 08:00

Summer to be a scorcher as half of Aussies cut air-con use

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Almost half of Australians surveyed will resist using their air-con on hot days to save money.

man connecting his smart meter to the smart grid

21 Oct 2024 11:19

Why being rolled onto a smart meter could mean higher electricity prices if you don’t change your habits

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Some customers who have recently had their old meter replaced with a smart meter have seen their electricity bills increase.

father and children on a cruise

21 Oct 2024 11:14

Disney cruises are returning to Australia, but don’t get caught out by this little-known rule

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

You may need to tick a few extra boxes to be adequately protected when you step on the Disney Wonder.

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.

15 Oct 2024 08:44

Insurance warning as Oasis tickets go on sale for Australians

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market urges Oasis ticket holders to safeguard their tickets with travel insurance

9 Oct 2024 10:29

“No end in sight”: Financial strife a daily stress for 1 in 5 Australians as cost-of-living bites

Written by Sarah Orr

The shocking human cost of Australia’s inflation crisis has been laid bare in Compare the Market’s Household Budget Barometer report for 2024.

White Tesla Model Y parked next to black Tesla Model Ys

4 Oct 2024 13:00

David Koch urges Australians to compare and combat the electric car insurance shock

Written by Henry Man, reviewed by David Koch

Motorists who choose electric vehicles (EVs) continue to face higher insurance premiums, according to new research from Compare the Market. 

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.

30 Sep 2024 09:00

1 in 3 policyholders could be shutting the door on savings by auto-renewing

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market research has found that over one in three policyholders auto-renewed their policy, leaving potential savings on the table.

24 Sep 2024 15:06

Cost-of-living crisis driving Australians off the road

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Australians are driving less, but fuel prices are dropping.