Just one in nine homeowners (11.5%) feel confident they know what it would cost to rebuild their home at today's construction prices, according to new Compare the Market research highlighting a concerning knowledge gap that could leave thousands of Australians underinsured. 

Compare the Market's Economic Director David Koch has reacted to the August RBA interest rate decision.

Households with mortgages or rent increases are being forced to cut back, while some debt-free homeowners may have more capacity to keep spending.

One in five Aussies surveyed have abandoned the heater altogether and are opting to snuggle in a blanket instead.

New analysis from Compare the Market finds the biggest crime hotspots in Australia, based on rankings by local residents.

The RBA will soon decide whether to hold or hike rates in August.

The new research found the French Bulldog was the most expensive to cover of 10 popular dog breeds.

The findings also revealed how Australians dealt with the financial aftermath of a crash.

Now in its second year, the trawl also uncovered a number of mark ups on individual products.

Surging construction costs, labour availability and the frequency of large claim events continue to put pressure on Australian insurance premiums, with new Compare the Market research revealing home and contents quotes jumped more than $300 in the five largest capital cities in the year to June 2026.  

Compare the Market’s Economic Director David Koch said increased living costs had made some resolutions harder to achieve.

It turns out age isn’t just a number when it comes to your insurance, with new research from Compare the Market showing drivers in high-risk age groups could pay up to $1,200 more than motorists deemed to be less risky.