Cash Buffer
nouncash buf·ferpronounced KASH BUF-ər
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Cash Buffer mean?
Savings held in reserve after purchasing a property to cover unexpected expenses, rate rises, or income disruption. A common benchmark is 3 to 6 months of mortgage repayments.
How the noun Cash Buffer is used
Our broker recommended keeping a cash buffer of at least three months' repayments in case interest rates rose after settlement.
Synonyms
financial buffer, rainy day fund
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MLA citation: "Cash Buffer." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/cash-buffer. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Cash Buffer." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/cash-buffer.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Cash Buffer. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/cash-buffer