About the author

Harrison is a Financial Analyst and Editor at InfoChoice. Prior to joining the InfoChoice Group in January 2020, he worked for some of Australia's largest comparison sites and media organisations.

With a keen interest in the economy, housing policy, and personal finance, Harrison strives to deliver and edit news and guides that are engaging, thought-provoking, and simple to read.

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Harrison's latest articles

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What car loans are available for temporary residents?

Temporary residents in Australia often face challenges when seeking financial services, including car loans, however there a...

28 May 2024
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Which banks and lenders changed home loan rates this week?

In a fairly subdued week for rate movements, it was Bank of Queensland and other challenger banks leading the charge on altering new mortgage interest rates....

24 May 2024
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Selling Your Tenanted Property in Australia

Selling a property that is currently tenanted can be a complex process, but with careful planning and respect for tenant rights, it can be managed smoothly.<...

24 May 2024
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A Guide to Investing in Property

‘As safe as houses’ as the old saying goes. Find out the benefits & risks of property investment in Australi...

09 May 2024
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Combining Car Loan with Mortgage

You might have looked at your mortgage rate and seen it’s much lower than your car loan rate, so why not roll it into your mortgage? Here’s what ...

03 May 2024
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Which banks offer 5% savings accounts?

Savers are enjoying interest rates not seen for more than 10 years, with around 30 individual banks offering savings accounts of 5% p.a. or greater.

03 May 2024
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Increase Your Home Loan with a Top-Up

If you’ve got sizeable home equity, and need some extra cash, you might consider ‘topping up’ your home lo...

12 Apr 2024
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Can I switch my Home Loan to an Investment Loan?

A homeowner lives in their house for about seven years, on average, so it stands to reason that many will want to turn it into an investment before long.

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11 Apr 2024
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Short term deposits bear fruit as banks push up rates

More banks are incentivising savers to choose a short-term product, with rates on some now north of 5% p.a. 

05 Apr 2024
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Classic car loans & how to finance them

Vintage or classic cars often come with hefty sales prices or costly restoration bills. In this case, financing this purchas...

26 Mar 2024
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RBA holding steady clouds term deposit rate movement machine

The RBA's cash rate hold this week, and a refusal to kotow to calls to cut any time soon, has led to a wishy-washy period for term deposit movements.

22 Mar 2024
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Is the peak in mortgage interest rates behind us?

In a relatively quiet week for home loan rate movements, a couple of customer-owned banks slashed variable rates, potentially a sign of sunnier days ahead fo...

15 Mar 2024