Consumer utilities editorial team
The CompareUs Editorial Team researches Australian internet, energy and household services using regulator guidance, network documents and current provider terms.
Focus: Internet and NBN • Energy and gas • Consumer comparison
Published guides
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Use this home loan application checklist to organise identity, income, deposit, debt and property documents, plus the questions to ask before submitting.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Understand the 5% deposit home loan scheme, current eligibility, property price caps, participating lenders and costs beyond the deposit before applying.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Compare interest only vs principal and interest repayments, the later payment increase and total loan costs using a clearly explained mortgage example.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Ask how much equity can I borrow with a clear calculation, valuation checks, loan costs and repayment risks before taking on more debt against your home.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Find temporary internet while waiting for NBN: compare phone hotspots, mobile broadband and backup access, with data, coverage and cancellation checks.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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If you cannot pay your internet bill, learn how to request hardship support, propose affordable payments, keep records and escalate an unresolved complaint.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Check free internet for families, the current SSBI allocation status, support for connected households and practical alternatives when you need help.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Compare internet for a granny flat: separate NBN, shared Wi-Fi and mobile options, with address checks, cabling, privacy and household billing explained.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Check non-PBS pharmaceuticals health insurance for eligible medicines, member contributions, per-script limits and receipts before relying on a rebate.
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Check occupational therapy health insurance for consultations, assessments, reports and equipment. Compare confirmed rebates, provider rules and shared limits.
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Compare speech therapy health insurance using provider recognition, session rebates, shared limits and waiting periods. Budget for a real course of visits.
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Check insulin pump health insurance for hospital or outpatient supply, pre-approval, replacement rules, waiting periods and separate consumable costs.
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Compare instantaneous vs storage gas hot water for peak demand, heat losses, installation and upkeep. Check electric alternatives and state replacement rules.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Compare ducted gas heating vs gas space heater costs using heated area, operating hours, gas input and fan electricity. Check safety and replacement rules.
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Check a gas final bill after moving against closure dates, meter readings and fees. Use a clear evidence checklist to request corrections from your retailer.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Compare fixed vs variable gas rates, price-lock periods and supply charges. Learn why fixed rates, fixed terms and equal monthly bills mean different things.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Understand electricity retailer vs distributor responsibilities. Find the right contact for bills, outages, meters and connections without the phone runaround.
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Find your NMI number on an electricity bill, distinguish it from meter and account numbers, and resolve address mismatches before switching or moving.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Learn how to reduce electricity demand charges with interval data, load scheduling and tariff checks. See why lower daily kWh may not reduce the peak.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Choose an electricity usage monitor for your actual question. Compare plug-in meters, whole-home tracking, solar data, installation and ongoing costs.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Compare home loan cashback offers with extra interest, fees and eligibility conditions. Use two-year and five-year costs to decide whether the bonus adds value.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Understand credit card limits and borrowing capacity before a mortgage application. Compare limits with balances and confirm account changes with your lender.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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Understand home loan borrowing capacity beyond salary. Check income, expenses, debt limits, assessment rates and your own budget before relying on an estimate.
Consumer utilities editorial team
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How much deposit do I need to buy a house? Compare 5%, 10% and 20% scenarios, buying costs, LMI, loan size and a cash buffer before setting your savings target.
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