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Top 5 Budgeting Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Boat in Australia
Top 5 Budgeting Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Boat in Australia
Owning a boat in Australia is a dream for many, offering endless adventures along stunning coastlines and serene inland waters. Whether it's sailing the Great Barrier Reef or enjoying a sunset cruise in Sydney Harbour, a boat unlocks a world of possibilities. - read more
Planning Your Boat Maintenance Budget
Planning Your Boat Maintenance Budget
Planning your boat maintenance budget is a crucial step for any boat owner. It ensures that you can keep your vessel in excellent condition without facing unexpected financial burdens. A well-thought-out budget helps manage costs for regular upkeep, repairs, and potential emergencies. - read more
Creating a Boat Budget: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Creating a Boat Budget: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Buying a boat is a thrilling venture, promising days of sunshine on the waves and the freedom to explore open waters. However, it's crucial to recognise the financial commitment that boat ownership entails. Without careful planning, costs can quickly escalate, leading to financial strain. Budgeting is not just about affordability; it's about ensuring a smooth voyage into boat ownership. - read more
Understanding Boat Financing: Loan Types, Rates, Fees and Repayment Structures
Understanding Boat Financing: Loan Types, Rates, Fees and Repayment Structures
Boat finance is more than choosing a loan amount and interest rate. This guide explains secured and unsecured boat loans, fixed and variable rates, comparison rates, common fees, deposits, balloon payments and repayment structures so Australian borrowers can compare options more confidently before applying. - read more

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Melbourne Boat Show Crowds Put Boat Budgets Back on the Table
Melbourne Boat Show Crowds Put Boat Budgets Back on the Table
10 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori
The 64th Melbourne Boat Show has given Australia’s boating market another useful demand signal, with organisers reporting more than 42,000 visitors at Docklands from 15 to 18 October 2026. The result was stronger than last year’s reported 39,000 attendance and came after four days of favourable weather, free entry and a waterfront layout spanning more than a kilometre of marina and land-based displays. - read more
New FLEETLEAP Alliance Targets Diesel Costs and EV Uncertainty
New FLEETLEAP Alliance Targets Diesel Costs and EV Uncertainty
10 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori
A new Australian freight alliance, FLEETLEAP, has been launched to help truck operators make more informed decisions about fuel efficiency, emissions reduction and electric truck investment. Announced at the NatRoad National Conference on the Gold Coast on 6 November 2026, the project brings together transport associations, energy specialists, insurers and technology providers at a time when operating costs and technology choices are putting extra pressure on fleet planning. - read more
Higher cash rate raises the bar for business borrowing
Higher cash rate raises the bar for business borrowing
10 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s 3 November 2026 decision to lift the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.85 per cent has put borrowing costs back at the centre of small business planning. For Australian SMEs, the practical issue is not only whether rates rise on an existing facility, but whether budgets, pricing, stock decisions and expansion plans still work under a higher interest-rate path. - read more
Variable Rate Hikes Are Now Landing in Mortgage Budgets
Variable Rate Hikes Are Now Landing in Mortgage Budgets
10 Nov 2026: Paige Estritori
Australian mortgage holders are moving from rate speculation to repayment reality after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.85 per cent on 3 November 2026, with major and smaller lenders now passing through increases to variable home loan customers. - read more
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