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Jobless rate eases, spending jumps complicating rate path
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Jun 2026
Mixed signals from jobs and household demand have spurred debate over the cash rate path moving forward. READ MORE

Judo lifts provisions as SME loan losses bite
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Jun 2026
A surprise credit hit from three stressed business borrowers has forced Judo Bank to lift credit provisions. READ MORE

Investor reset, steep price falls expected in FY27
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Jun 2026
Fresh projections have pointed to considerable price falls in the southern capitals, unit resilience, and a tax-driven... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 22–26...
by Reporter • 26 Jun 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 26... READ MORE

HOUSING TAX REFORMS: The latest updates
by Reporter • 25 Jun 2026
The latest changes and updates on housing tax reform, as reported by Momentum Media’s mortgages, accounting, and... READ MORE

Negative gearing, CGT reforms pass Parliament
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
The housing tax reforms on negative gearing and capital gains tax have officially passed both houses of Parliament. READ MORE

Lenders unite to condemn SMSF resi borrowing ban
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
Non-bank lenders have mounted a joint campaign against the federal government’s SMSF residential borrowing... READ MORE

SMSF resi ban ‘a grenade’, warn brokers

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
Brokers have said the ban on new residential borrowing has significantly impacted pipelines, unsettled trustees, and... READ MORE

ASIC car loan crackdown targets broker oversight
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
The regulator has flagged risky distributor conduct, steep fees, and weak hardship support in a fresh review of car... READ MORE

Underlying CPI jumps as majors diverge on outlook

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
Underlying CPI shot up in May, yet the major banks remain at odds on the direction of inflation moving forward. READ MORE

NSW, Qld budgets reveal fresh housing measures

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
The NSW and Queensland 2026–27 state budgets have unveiled new housing measures, including tax breaks, guarantees,... READ MORE

Broking industry lashes SMSF property borrowing ban
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Jun 2026
Industry associations and brokers have criticised the federal government’s move to outlaw new SMSF residential... READ MORE

Opposition, investor groups blast SMSF borrowing crackdown
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Jun 2026
The Coalition and investor bodies have slammed Labor’s plan to shut down new SMSF housing loans. READ MORE

Westpac forecasts investor slump as housing cycle turns
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Jun 2026
Westpac has warned that looming tax changes and higher interest rates could significantly sap housing demand and... READ MORE

Wellness Wednesday: James Allan, MFG Finance
by Annie Kane • 24 Jun 2026
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of... READ MORE

Government agrees to ban future LRBAs for resi

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jun 2026
The government has agreed to prohibit new SMSF residential borrowing after striking a deal with the Greens to pass its... READ MORE

Brokers look beyond mortgages as demand softens

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jun 2026
A mounting residential slowdown and major tax changes are nudging more residential brokers towards commercial deals. READ MORE

Clearance rates slump to lowest level since 2020
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jun 2026
Australia’s capital city auction market has slipped to its weakest preliminary result in years, as vendors shy away... READ MORE

Constraining broker access reduces choice, warns AMP Bank CEO
by Annie Kane • 23 Jun 2026
Speaking after CBA moved to disaccredit inactive brokers, the group executive of AMP Bank has said banks of all sizes... READ MORE

Broking leaders take part in Vinnies CEO Sleepout
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jun 2026
Broking and lending executives have taken part in the 21st Vinnies CEO Sleepout, raising funds to support the rising... READ MORE

21% of property investors using brokers
by Annie Kane • 22 Jun 2026
Nearly 60 per cent of investors have at least one professional adviser, with more than a fifth using a mortgage broker,... READ MORE

CBA tips major investor pivot after tax overhaul

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Jun 2026
As housing tax breaks fade, Australia’s biggest lender has said investors are redrawing their property plans. READ MORE

AFCA report puts broker processes under spotlight: MFAA
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Jun 2026
The MFAA has warned that fresh guidance from AFCA shows how routine process failures can escalate into serious... READ MORE

APRA orders banks to brace for future geopolitical shocks
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Jun 2026
APRA has told lenders to lift their game on geopolitical risk, warning that awareness of global tensions must now be... READ MORE

Details of new CGT discount for start-ups revealed
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Jun 2026
Treasury has outlined the details of its new capital gains discount for start-ups, with the aim of shielding genuine... READ MORE