The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has opted to keep the cash rate at 4.10% in its April meeting, avoiding any surprises and aligning with market expectations.   ✅ Why This Matters: – After a 25 bps rate cut

Recent research shows that the gap between the average variable rate and the lowest rate available on Finder was 1.57 percentage points in early March. Similarly, the gap between the average and lowest fixed rates was 1.37 percentage points.  

🏡 Building Approvals Hit Two-Year High: What It Means for the Housing Market The Australian property market is showing positive signs of growth, with homebuilding approvals reaching their highest level in over two years. This upward trend suggests that residential

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is ramping up its compliance efforts in 2025, launching a major data-matching program to identify tax non-compliance among property investors. Over the next three years, the ATO will collect rental bond data from 2.2 million

Buying a home is a major milestone, but for many young Australians, student debt has been a significant barrier. Now, there’s promising news on the horizon—Treasurer Jim Chalmers has instructed financial regulators to make it easier for Australians with student

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is cracking down on illegal phoenix activity, which costs businesses, employees, and the government $4.89 billion annually. Businesses must stay vigilant and avoid engaging with firms that might be insolvent or engaging in fraudulent restructuring.

Buying a home is a significant milestone, but saving for a 20% deposit can feel like an uphill battle. If you’re eager to enter the property market but have a smaller deposit, lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) could be a solution.

The commercial property landscape is undergoing a transformation as landlords navigate changing demand patterns in retail and office spaces. With online shopping becoming the norm and remote work reshaping corporate priorities, landlords must innovate and adapt to stay competitive. Retail

Australia’s unemployment rate ended the year at a low 4.0%, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). While this may seem like positive news, a closer look at the data reveals a growing concern: job creation is increasingly reliant

The latest rental market data has presented a complex picture for both property investors and tenants. On the one hand, rental prices continue to climb, but on the other, the rate of growth is slowing. So, what does this mean