Making Airbnb complaints in Australia
With the number of properties on the platform – 100,000 in Australia alone – there are bound to be Airbnb complaints in Australia.
Just as they do in hotels or other accommodation, guests will have bad experiences and they are entitled to seek resolutions when they don’t get what they paid for.
Secure the right home insurance claim help
Has your home been damaged in a storm or fire? Perhaps someone has broken in and stolen jewellery and other valuable items? You need to know where to get the best home insurance claim help.
The logical place to start, of course, is with your insurer. But before you ring them, dig out your insurance policy and check your product disclosure statement (PDS) and the policy schedule (PS). This should detail exactly what you are covered for and will help prepare you for any questions the insurer might ask.
Protect yourself from scams on Booking.com
As the most visited travel site in the world, it’s not surprising that scams on Booking.com are also on the rise.
While the site itself is genuine and used without issue by millions of people worldwide – there were more than 640 million visits in August alone – scammers find many ways to work around the system.
Looking for car insurance claim help?
Anyone who has been in a car accident knows how important it is to find good car insurance claim help. We rely so much on our cars, so the smoother the journey the quicker we can get back on the road.
If you have been injured, it can be difficult to focus, so don't be afraid to ask a trusted friend or family member to help make the car insurance claim process as painless as possible. It is best to start this process as soon as possible while all the details are fresh in your mind.
Pay wise: How to keep card surcharges down
You might have heard that the Australian Government is preparing to ban debit card surcharges – those pesky percentages added to seemingly every electronic transaction.
Don’t get too excited. While the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is reviewing card surcharges – which cost Australians anywhere between $1 billion and $4 billion a year – any change would not come into effect until 2026.
Rising toll: Latest builders to go bust
A group of construction companies all registered to the same address in NSW is among the latest builders to go bust, with the industry still battling the effects of inflation, rising costs and trade shortages.
The liquidator said the collapse of Adroit Constructions, Maximus Builders, Maxim Builders and Maxus Builders put 25 projects at risk.
Complaining about an insurance company
When an insurer refuses to pay an insurance claim you thought was covered under your policy, you want answers. And you’re not alone - complaining about an insurance company has become a national pastime.
How to dispute an insurance claim decision
Has your insurer rejected your claim or only agreed to cover part of your losses? If you feel you have been hard done by, there are some steps to take to dispute an insurance claim decision.
Rent to buy laptops: Weigh your options
Is your laptop on its last legs? If your bank account is a little stretched right now, a rent to buy laptop could be appealing.
Raising the alarm: Report scams on Facebook
Although online marketplaces are increasingly aware of the risks of fraud and scams, the level of protection varies from platform to platform. But you should always report scams on Facebook or any other online marketplace.