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Westpac forecasts investor slump as housing cycle turns
Westpac has warned that looming tax changes and higher interest rates could significantly sap housing demand and trigger a sharp slowdown.
BORROWER • Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Government agrees to ban future LRBAs for resi
The government has agreed to prohibit new SMSF residential borrowing after striking a deal with the Greens to pass its tax overhaul.
BROKER • Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Brokers look beyond mortgages as demand softens
A mounting residential slowdown and major tax changes are nudging more residential brokers towards commercial deals.
BROKER • Mon, 22 Jun 2026
Clearance rates slump to lowest level since 2020
Australia’s capital city auction market has slipped to its weakest preliminary result in years, as vendors shy away from testing a jittery housing market under the hammer
BORROWER • Mon, 22 Jun 2026
Broking leaders take part in Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Broking and lending executives have taken part in the 21st Vinnies CEO Sleepout, raising funds to support the rising plight of the homeless in this country.
BROKER • Mon, 22 Jun 2026
CBA tips major investor pivot after tax overhaul
As housing tax breaks fade, Australia’s biggest lender has said investors are redrawing their property plans.
BORROWER • Sun, 21 Jun 2026
AFCA report puts broker processes under spotlight: MFAA
The MFAA has warned that fresh guidance from AFCA shows how routine process failures can escalate into serious complaint risks for brokers.
BROKER • Sun, 21 Jun 2026
APRA orders banks to brace for future geopolitical shocks
APRA has told lenders to lift their game on geopolitical risk, warning that awareness of global tensions must now be backed by concrete planning.
COMPLIANCE • Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Details of new CGT discount for start-ups revealed
Treasury has outlined the details of its new capital gains discount for start-ups, with the aim of shielding genuine high-growth firms from the looming tax changes.
BROKER • Thu, 18 Jun 2026