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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
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