One British Pound is worth over Two Australian Dollars again, in April 2020.
With a midrate FX value at 4th April 2020, of 2.045 AUD to GBP, the actual amount received for each British Pound should now be two Australian…
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Australian Banks announce the Removal of ATM Fees
On 24th September 2017, the CBA, Westpac, ANZ and NAB announced the removal of fees incurred on their ATM’s when used by non bank customers.
This may come into effect in October…
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Australian Banks announce the Removal of ATM Fees
On 24th September 2017, the CBA, Westpac, ANZ and NAB announced the removal of fees incurred on their ATM’s when used by non bank customers.
This may come into effect in October…
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Credit Card Surcharges when Shopping in Australia
Not everywhere accepts a Credit Card without adding on a surcharge to cover the retailers fees from the Credit Card companies.
Most Supermarkets etc., do not add on extra for those paying by…
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Credit Card Surcharges when Shopping in Australia
Not everywhere accepts a Credit Card without adding on a surcharge to cover the retailers fees from the Credit Card companies.
Most Supermarkets etc., do not add on extra for those paying by…
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Opening a Bank Account in Australia
Under current government legislation, you need to provide personal identification up to the value of 100 points when opening any account (including loan accounts).
The following shows the normal points per ID, according to…
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Opening a Bank Account in Australia
Under current government legislation, you need to provide personal identification up to the value of 100 points when opening any account (including loan accounts).
The following shows the normal points per ID, according to…
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Can a Temporary Resident have a Credit Card issued in Australia
Not every Bank in Australia will issue a Credit Card to a temporary resident, but some do, including the main 4 banks.
ANZ Bank Credit Card for Temporary Resident
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Can a Temporary Resident have a Credit Card issued in Australia
Not every Bank in Australia will issue a Credit Card to a temporary resident, but some do, including the main 4 banks.
ANZ Bank Credit Card for Temporary Resident
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Credit Card Rates and Fees in Australia
Credit card fees are never really simple, and there are often catches that the new card holders are not expecting. Especially involving Interest rates, Fees and Interest Free periods.
It really is well…
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Credit Card Rates and Fees in Australia
Credit card fees are never really simple, and there are often catches that the new card holders are not expecting. Especially involving Interest rates, Fees and Interest Free periods.
It really is well…
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Australian Bank Account Monthly Fees
Australia has four main banks, Australia and New Zealand Bank (ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), National Australia Bank (NAB) and Westpac. There are a number of smaller banks, but these are kown as the…
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Australian Bank Account Monthly Fees
Australia has four main banks, Australia and New Zealand Bank (ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), National Australia Bank (NAB) and Westpac. There are a number of smaller banks, but these are kown as the…
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Real Credit Card Borrowing in Australia
There is often a lot of talk about Credit Card debt in Australia, and the figure being headlined in Newspaper Reports is often the total of all Credit Card Balances and not the real…
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Real Credit Card Borrowing in Australia
There is often a lot of talk about Credit Card debt in Australia, and the figure being headlined in Newspaper Reports is often the total of all Credit Card Balances and not the real…
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How much is the British Pound Worth now?
With all the movement of Currency Values following the British Referendum on Europe, it is interesting to see how the British Pound is going against the Australian Dollar.
These figures are the…
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How much is the British Pound Worth now?
With all the movement of Currency Values following the British Referendum on Europe, it is interesting to see how the British Pound is going against the Australian Dollar.
These figures are the…
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RBA Rate Decision July 2016
At its meeting today, 5 July 2016, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.75 per cent.…
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Home Loan Mortgage Interest rates
At May 2016 an example rate for Home Loans is:
3.63% variable rate p.a. = 4.03% comparison rate.
Rates as at 4 May 2016. Available for owner-occupied loans only with a maximum loan amount of…
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Naritas Finance: Home Loans For New Migrants
Naritas Finance offer Loans For New Migrants & Overseas Borrowers.
Cost-Effective & Professional Solutions For People With Visa & FIRB (Foreign Investment Review Board) Considerations.
Acceptable visas include:
Permanent: 100,103,115,116,120,121,124,132,143,155,157,176,186,187 & 200,201,203,204 &…
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Naritas Finance: Home Loans For New Migrants
Naritas Finance offer Loans For New Migrants & Overseas Borrowers.
Cost-Effective & Professional Solutions For People With Visa & FIRB (Foreign Investment Review Board) Considerations.
Acceptable visas include:
Permanent: 100,103,115,116,120,121,124,132,143,155,157,176,186,187 & 200,201,203,204 &…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lowers the Cash rate
At its meeting today, 3 May 2016, the Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 1.75 per cent.…
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Home Loans for Australian Temporary Residents
As a general rule, where one applicant is a Temporary Resident the maximum LVR is 80% so a 20% deposit is required before the banks will consider a home loan application from a Temporary…
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Home Loans for Australian Temporary Residents
As a general rule, where one applicant is a Temporary Resident the maximum LVR is 80% so a 20% deposit is required before the banks will consider a home loan application from a Temporary…
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Australian Interest rates
For Reserve Bank ‘Cash Rate’ Interest Rates
See: www.britzinoz.com/australian-interest-rates-reserve-bank-of-australia
Where do you find the best Interest rates in Australia, both for Mortgages and Savings ?
Some options include these web sites:
myrate
www.infochoice.com.au
Their web site says…
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Retired Britons Overseas are able to obtain a mortgage on a UK property, even up to age 70.
But NOT to those living in Australia.
The following page shows a list of countries where residence is not supported for Skipton…
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Moving Funds between the United Kingdom and Australia
An example of actual transfer dates when using Currency Online in 2015:
My personal Currency Online Transactions:
Fri, 20 February 2015 Online transfer from my Australian bank to Currency Online
Mon, 23…
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Special Update: Australian Dollar hits 4-year low
AUD-USD
There has been continued weakness in commodity prices and stronger than expected US private-sector jobs growth overnight combining to take the Australian dollar through critical support at the 0.8650 mark.
The Aussie…
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Australian Superannuation Co-contribution scheme
The super co-contribution scheme is designed to assist eligible individuals to save for their retirement.
If you are eligible and make personal super contributions during a financial year, the government will match your contribution with a…
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Australian Low income superannuation contribution
This has now been SUSPENDED following changes to the Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bills in September 2014
The low income superannuation contribution (LISC) is a superannuation contribution made on behalf of…
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