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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.

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Stories by Natasha Innes

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.

5 Sep 2024 07:14

YES in My Backyard: Why medium density is our destiny

Written by Andrew Winter, reviewed by Natasha Innes

Medium density housing could be the key to resolving Australia’s housing crisis, according to Compare the Market property expert, Andrew Winter.

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6 Aug 2024 14:39

Cash rate on hold: Koch says borrowers need to get on front-book rates

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

David Koch reacts to the latest RBA announcement.

David Koch at Compare the Market

29 Jul 2024 11:13

David Koch on why the Reserve Bank should never hit the cash rate floor again

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

The Compare the Market Economic Director explains how an ultra-low cash rate impacts our economy.

David Koch at Compare the Market

25 Jul 2024 11:35

Borrowing power to tumble by $25,000 if RBA hikes rates

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Aspiring homeowners could face another setback if a forecast 0.25% rate rise is passed on, with borrowing power estimated to shrink by up to $25,000 for couples on average salaries.

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25 Jul 2024 11:32

Tax time crunch: Almost ½ of Aussies to stash tax savings

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

One in five Aussies will use any tax return refund to pay off debt this year, with new research from Compare the Market showing the decision could end up saving them thousands more in extra interest repayments.

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