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Small business confidence rebounds as interest rates ease
by Will Paige • 29 May 2025
The start of the rate-easing cycle in February 2025 led to a jump in business loans amid stronger small business... READ MORE
New shadow treasurer and financial services minister announced
by Annie Kane • 28 May 2025
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud have announced the frontbench reshuffle,... READ MORE
SME cash flows showing signs of improvement: Westpac
by Ben Squires • 28 May 2025
The share of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experiencing improving cash flows has increased for the second... READ MORE
Rentvesting appeal rises as first home buyers feel affordability...
by Will Paige • 27 May 2025
An increasing number of first home buyers are considering investment properties over owner-occupied homes as their... READ MORE
Housing policy now under single portfolio
by Ben Squires • 26 May 2025
Responsibility for housing policy has shifted to the Treasury portfolio, with several key functions related to... READ MORE
Housing crisis deepens amid affordability woes and supply shortfall
by Will Paige • 23 May 2025
Housing affordability has deteriorated further with the average number of years required to save for a deposit rising... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 19–23 May
by Ben Squires • 23 May 2025
To compile this list, not only do we consider the week’s most-read stories and the news that matter most to you,... READ MORE
Rate cut renews borrower and broker optimism
by Annie Kane • 20 May 2025
On Tuesday afternoon (20 May), the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced that it will reduce the cash rate by 25... READ MORE
RBA cuts cash rate below 4% for first time in 2 years
by Will Paige • 20 May 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced that it will cut the cash rate by 25 bps from 4.10 per cent to 3.85... READ MORE
Market widely expects 25-bp rate cut today
by Will Paige • 20 May 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) Monetary Policy Board will announce its cash rate decision for May/June this... READ MORE
February rate cut triggers refinancing flurry
by Will Paige • 20 May 2025
Borrowers are switching lenders in growing numbers, with mortgage brokerage Loan Market reporting a 63 per cent spike... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 12–16 May
by Ben Squires • 16 May 2025
To compile this list, not only do we consider the week’s most-read stories and the news that matter most to you,... READ MORE
AMP CEO defends 10-year IO loan offering
by Annie Kane • 15 May 2025
AMP CEO George has addressed criticisms of its newly released 10-year interest-only home loan, saying that while the... READ MORE
Why banks must evolve to meet the changing needs of retirees
by Alexis George • 15 May 2025
The launch of Australia’s first 10-year interest-only home loan available to owner-occupiers has stirred debate and... READ MORE
New home lending grows annually, investment loans near record
by Will Paige • 15 May 2025
The number and total value of new loan commitments for housing rose annually for the three months to March 2025... READ MORE

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