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Lenders cement May rate cut call after RBA releases minutes
by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2025
On Tuesday (15 April), the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released the minutes of its April meeting, outlining its... READ MORE
Tax breaks ‘unlikely to shift the dial’ for first home buyers:...
by Ben Squires • 17 Apr 2025
The latest data from Loan Market Group has said the Coalition’s signature policy to provide tax breaks for first... READ MORE
FHB election promises could exacerbate house price problem
by Annie Kane • 14 Apr 2025
On Sunday (13 April), the two main political parties unveiled new housing policies to help more first home buyers... READ MORE
‘Too early’ to determine cash rate path: Bullock
by Ben Squires • 14 Apr 2025
The governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Michele Bullock, has said it’s too early to determine what the... READ MORE
Home values rebound after 3-month slide
by Will Paige • 14 Apr 2025
After falling for three consecutive months, the rolling quarterly trend for national dwelling values bounced back to... READ MORE
Major parties unveil new promises for home buyers
by Annie Kane • 13 Apr 2025
On Sunday (13 April), both major political parties unveiled new housing policies on the campaign trail in Perth and... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 7–11...
by Ben Squires • 11 Apr 2025
To compile this list, not only do we consider the week’s most-read stories and the news that matter most to you,... READ MORE
Tariff turmoil reshapes cash rate outlook
by Will Paige • 10 Apr 2025
National Australia Bank (NAB) has updated its cash rate forecast, now predicting the RBA to ease rates more quickly... READ MORE
Borrowers are more optimistic about their finances, say brokers
by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2025
Borrower sentiment is improving and more broker clients are finding it easier to refinance than in previous months,... READ MORE
Calls rise for government to fix SME ‘cash flow crunch’
by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2025
The calls come as Australia prepares for a federal election on 3 May, with SMEs hoping for more policies that ease... READ MORE
Greens vow to scrap negative gearing if elected
by Annie Kane • 9 Apr 2025
The Greens have pledged to end what they call “unfair tax breaks”, such as negative gearing and the 50 per cent... READ MORE
Expectations rise for 50-bp rate cut in May
by Annie Kane • 8 Apr 2025
Financial markets have been left reeling after US President Donald Trump announced a raft of global tariffs on... READ MORE
States push ahead with plans to tackle housing shortage
by Will Paige • 8 Apr 2025
While the housing crisis has dominated the lead-in to the upcoming federal election, state leaders have also been... READ MORE
Pressure on mortgage holders expected to ease: RBA
by Will Paige • 7 Apr 2025
Arrears levels and the volume of borrowers at risk of falling behind on their mortgage repayments have dropped,... READ MORE
Labor commits to instant asset write-off extension if re-elected
by Annie Kane • 4 Apr 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, federal treasurer Jim Chalmers, and Small Business Minister Julie Collins have... READ MORE

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