Charlie Tchetchenian is a senior journalist at Momentum's mortgage broking title, The Adviser. Charlie writes news, features and original articles about the Australian broking industry, the mortgage market, financial regulation and the wider lending landscape. Prior to joining The Adviser in early 2026, Charlie worked as a digital reporter for News24.com.au (formerly Sky News Australia) and has been a journalist writing for numerous independent community publications in Sydney’s north-west. Charlie has also worked as a political adviser for ex-New South Wales treasurer Matthew Kean. When Charlie is not writing news, he is performing as a jazz singer, holding regular headline shows around Sydney. Get in touch with Charlie at [email protected]
Investor reset, steep price falls expected in FY27
Fresh projections have pointed to considerable price falls in the southern capitals, unit resilience, and a tax-driven shift in investor demand.
GROWTH • Thu, 25 Jun 2026
Negative gearing, CGT reforms pass Parliament
The housing tax reforms on negative gearing and capital gains tax have officially passed both houses of Parliament.
GROWTH • Thu, 25 Jun 2026
Lenders unite to condemn SMSF resi borrowing ban
Non-bank lenders have mounted a joint campaign against the federal government’s SMSF residential borrowing crackdown.
LENDER • Thu, 25 Jun 2026
SMSF resi ban ‘a grenade’, warn brokers
Brokers have said the ban on new residential borrowing has significantly impacted pipelines, unsettled trustees, and raised fresh questions about who benefits from the ...
BROKER • Wed, 24 Jun 2026
ASIC car loan crackdown targets broker oversight
The regulator has flagged risky distributor conduct, steep fees, and weak hardship support in a fresh review of car loans as it demands tougher controls.
GROWTH • Wed, 24 Jun 2026
Underlying CPI jumps as majors diverge on outlook
Underlying CPI shot up in May, yet the major banks remain at odds on the direction of inflation moving forward.
BORROWER • Wed, 24 Jun 2026
NSW, Qld budgets reveal fresh housing measures
The NSW and Queensland 2026–27 state budgets have unveiled new housing measures, including tax breaks, guarantees, and infrastructure spending.
BORROWER • Wed, 24 Jun 2026
Broking industry lashes SMSF property borrowing ban
Industry associations and brokers have criticised the federal government’s move to outlaw new SMSF residential borrowing arrangements.
BROKER • Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Opposition, investor groups blast SMSF borrowing crackdown
The Coalition and investor bodies have slammed Labor’s plan to shut down new SMSF housing loans.
BROKER • Tue, 23 Jun 2026