NSW home buyers will benefit from new incentives, with 50% discounts off Stamp Duty. The discount could help you save up to  $11,245 and is applicible for;

- Newly built homes

- For investors buying newly built homes

- Empty nesters buying newly built homes

- Buying off the plan.

The Stamp Duty discount is capped for homes to the value of $600,000, and is has been extended until the 30 June 2010.

You can find out the full details about the NSW Governments Stamp Duty Discount here

December 29th, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

We previously mentioned that over 95% of votes cast by Companion members, voted in favour of the merger of Companion Credit Union and Community CPS Australia. Now we are happy to tell you about some exciting new products, available for our members from 1 January 2010.

New products include;
- Community Account: a transaction account specifically designed for not-for-profit groups such as community and sporting clubs, charities and schools.
- monEsaver Account: a high interest internet and telephone based account.
- Christmas Club Account: a savings account designed to help you save for your Christmas and holiday expenses. It has limited access options outside the festive season to encourage you to keep your money in the account.
- Term Deposits: you can now choose to invest your funds from 3 months up to 5 years
- Lifestyle Rewards: is a reward program for Term Deposit holders. All members will receive an Ambassador Card and Booklet in early January which details discounts at a variety of restaurants, hotels and services.
- Fixed Rate Home Loan: you can now choose to fix your home loan from 1 year up to 5 years
- Enviro Loan: rewards member for purchasing environmentally friendly products by offering a reduced interest rate
- MasterCard: members will be able to choose from a Low Rate and Rewards MasterCard
- Foreign Currency: if you are travelling we will be able to assist you through Travelex foreign exchange.

Members will receive information this week in their member newsletter and full information will be posted on our website in January.

December 7th, 2009 | Leave a Comment »