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

Labour conditions are beginning to shift, signalling a gradual change in business behaviour as Australia moves into 2026. While the job market remains resilient, recent data shows hiring demand has softened from the intense post-pandemic surge — an adjustment that

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes. From automating tasks to improving decision-making and customer experience, AI adoption can drive real performance gains. However, while many businesses focus on the benefits, fewer pay

The outlook for interest rates in 2026 remains uncertain, largely because inflation is proving slower to settle than many expected. While the trend has improved, the latest data suggests inflation is easing — not disappearing. Inflation Is Cooling, Not Finished