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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

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6 Feb 2024 13:39

‘Enough is enough’: Kochie urges change to mortgage process as RBA keep the cash rate on hold

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Koch has urged the government to prioritise reforms that could help homeowners save money on their mortgage.

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2 Feb 2024 12:51

Fighting with the family: A third of Aussies arguing with loved ones over money

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Holidays are meant to be the most cheerful time of year, but according to a recent Compare the Market survey, 38.3% of Australians are arguing with their loved ones over the rising cost of household bills.

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30 Jan 2024 09:03

A nation of financial cheaters: The money secrets we keep from our partners

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Have you ever lied to your partner about how much something cost or kept a financial secret from them? You’re not the only one, with new research revealing we’re a nation of financial cheaters.

30 Jan 2024 08:58

“Unnecessary debt” to be treated with caution as interest rates climb, Kochie warns

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Debt consolidation has become the ultimate hangover cure for binge spending over Christmas according to Compare the Market’s Economic Director David Koch, as Aussies work to crunch over $18 billion in credit card balances accruing interest.

30 Jan 2024 08:53

Renovation nation: 52% of homeowners plan to spruce up their digs next year

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Rising costs have not deterred more than half of Australian homeowners planning renovations and home improvements, with new Compare the Market research showing small, low-budget upgrades remain popular.*

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29 Jan 2024 15:50

Aussie homeowners are selling up in droves

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Almost 40% of Aussie homeowners are planning to sell their property within the next five years.

29 Jan 2024 15:34

Brisbane booklist breaking the bank: Research reveals the 23% price hike

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Phillip Portman

It could cost 23% more for items from a school booklist provider versus buying the individual items elsewhere.

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29 Jan 2024 12:53

Hey, big spender! Budgets blow out as almost half of Australians overspent last month  

Written by Natasha Innes

While new household banking insights suggest that Australians spent less on household goods, recreation, food and beverage and hospitality in December, alarming new research from Compare the Market reveals that 44% of adults believe they still overspent in the last month.

22 Dec 2023 11:16

Andrew Winter on the property trends of 2024

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Andrew Winter

Turnkey homes, suburb “dupes” and rentvesting are the property market trends set to dominate 2024 according to Compare the Market Property Expert, Andrew Winter.

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22 Dec 2023 11:09

Kochie shares financial forecast for 2024

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

As we head into the new year, it's time to polish off the crystal ball again to predict what's in store for our economy over the next 12 months.

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20 Dec 2023 09:45

Naughty or nice: The cashbacks on offer

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by David Koch

Competitive rates, cashback offers, and lowered serviceability buffers are some of the home loan sweeteners being used to attract new borrowers.

20 Dec 2023 09:41

Aussie homeowners planning their property market escape route

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Andrew Winter

There may be a squeeze on the property market right now, but new Compare the Market research shows that almost 40% of Aussie homeowners are planning to sell their property within the next five years. Interestingly, around 30% of Aussie homeowners intending to sell are planning to downsize.

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