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‘Dangerous situation’: Economist warns cash rate could reach...

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Oct 2026
A bank chief economist has warned that another interest rate shock could significantly expose financial vulnerabilities... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 26–30...

by Annie Kane • 30 Oct 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 30... READ MORE

All 4 major banks now tipping November hike as inflation jumps

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 28 Oct 2026
All four major banks now expect a November rate rise, putting an 18-year high official cash rate within reach. READ MORE

Mortgage repayments claim more than 50% of family income

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 27 Oct 2026
Families face a record mortgage burden as larger loans and higher rates significantly deepen affordability pressures. READ MORE

Coalition pledges to scrap Help to Buy scheme

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Oct 2026
The federal Coalition has targeted shared-equity assistance for abolition, with the opposition pledging to scrap the... READ MORE

Mounting financial strains trigger surge in mortgage distress

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Oct 2026
Repayment strain is gathering pace, with regional borrowers and middle-aged households emerging as particular... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 19–23...

by Reporter • 23 Oct 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 23... READ MORE

‘Nightmare’: RBA’s inflation warning puts another hike in play

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Oct 2026
Borrowers face renewed rate pressure as the Reserve Bank confronts worsening inflation and wavering confidence. READ MORE

FHBs increasingly being edged out of new housing market

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Oct 2026
First home buyers’ foothold in new housing is shrinking as financial pressures reshape market participation. READ MORE

FHB loan sizes jump as rate rises blunt 5% Deposit Scheme saving...

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Oct 2026
First home buyer mortgages have climbed substantially since the federal government expanded its 5% Deposit Scheme,... READ MORE