The federal Budget has introduced proposed changes that could significantly reshape Australia’s investment property landscape over the coming years. While the reforms are not expected to begin until 1 July 2027, many investors are already reviewing how these potential changes

Australia’s property market continues to surprise many buyers. Despite higher interest rates, cost-of-living pressures, and global economic uncertainty, property prices are still rising. According to Cotality, Australia’s median property price increased another 0.7% in March — a reminder that property

For many Australians, buying a first home can feel out of reach — especially when trying to save a large deposit while managing rising living costs and rent. But more buyers are now entering the market sooner thanks to the

With interest rates continuing to rise this year — and the possibility of further increases ahead — many borrowers are taking a closer look at their current home loan arrangements.   A question I’m hearing more often lately is:  

Good news for business owners — the lending landscape is becoming more competitive, and that could work in your favour.Recent data from the Reserve Bank of Australia shows lending conditions have eased, with average variable business loan rates dropping by

Following the March 17 rate increase, lenders have now fully passed on the 0.25 percentage point rise to borrowers, resulting in higher repayments across the board. This comes shortly after the February adjustment, marking two consecutive rate hikes in a

February’s rate rise is no longer just a headline — it’s now showing up in real repayment figures. Following the recent cash rate increase by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), lenders have begun adjusting variable home loan rates. For

Property markets across regional Australia are gaining serious momentum — and Central Victoria is leading the charge. According to the latest Regional Market Update from Cotality, property values in country areas are now growing at a faster pace than in

Australia’s interest rate outlook has become less predictable following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) February decision to raise the cash rate. While the move reinforces the central bank’s commitment to controlling inflation, policymakers have made it clear there is

If it feels like everyday life is getting more expensive, the latest data confirms it — and for many households, the pressure is still building. New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show living costs increased for all