Emergency Buffer
noune·mer·gen·cy buf·ferpronounced ee-MER-jən-see BUF-ər
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Emergency Buffer mean?
Cash kept separate from your deposit and transaction costs, held in an accessible savings account after settlement. It covers unexpected expenses like repairs, rate rises, or income loss without forcing you into debt.
How the noun Emergency Buffer is used
We kept a $15,000 emergency buffer in a separate account after settlement so we wouldn't panic if the hot water system died or rates went up.
Synonyms
rainy day fund, safety net
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MLA citation: "Emergency Buffer." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/emergency-buffer. Accessed 29 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Emergency Buffer." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/emergency-buffer.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Emergency Buffer. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/emergency-buffer