Georgia Brown

Content Writer

Georgia Brown is a journalist and content writer for RateCity. Before venturing into the world of personal finance, she worked as a reporter for realestate.com.au and Smart Property Investment. She now works truly amongst personal finance, while also writing about other areas, such as sustainable finance and super.

38 articles written by Georgia Brown

Home Loans

“Encouraging sign of recovery”: Just 9% of bank loan deferrals still outstanding

As automatic loan deferrals offered by Australia’s biggest banks come to an end, new figures show that 91 per cent of all loans that were deferred have resumed repayments.

Car Loans

What should you consider when buying a used car privately?

There are many decisions you’ll need to make when you’re in the market for a car, and buying from a private seller may bring on a whole raft of other factors to consider.

Credit Score

Five easy ways to boost your credit score

If you’re serious about getting your financial health into shape, a great place to start is with your credit score.

Home Loans

Home loan customer satisfaction grows despite unprecedented financial challenges

New research has found that home loan customer satisfaction increased across all 10 leading banks in the year to November 2020.

Home Loans

Metropolitan and regional housing supply ‘simply not enough’: REINSW

While the New South Wales property market experienced a rush of activity in the lead up to Christmas, the state’s peak industry body expects it to strengthen further once auction season resumes later this month.

Superannuation

Fresh research findings a timely reminder for consumers to consider their super fund’s performance

New research has revealed there is an underperformance challenge that needs to be tackled within the superannuation industry, providing super fund members even more reason to check their fund’s performance.

Home Loans

Regional house prices outperform capital cities following a decade of underperformance

New figures have revealed that despite challenges earlier in the year, the Australian housing market built momentum through the end of 2020, with regional housing values leading the charge.

Credit Score

Three tips to boost your credit score for the new year

Whether the new year brings about plans to buy your first home, take out a new car loan or simply work on your overall financial health, boosting your credit score may be the perfect place to start.

Personal Loans

How to make a personal loan useful over the summer

From a well-deserved getaway to renovation projects around the home, there are a number of ways a personal loan can be useful over the summer break.

Personal Loans

Top rated personal loans for December 2020

As we bid adieu to what has been a difficult year for many, there’s still time to get a head start on your financial goals before ringing in the new year.