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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

Borrowers reveal why they are deserting the housing market

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 Oct 2026
Australians across the country are delaying property purchases while waiting for cheaper homes and steadier interest... READ MORE

Household spending on mortgages reaches 3-decade high

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Oct 2026
New figures have revealed how deeply housing debt is cutting into incomes as repayment pressures intensify. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 12–16...

by Ben Squires • 16 Oct 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 16... READ MORE

Mortgage demand collapses as refinancing retreat gathers pace

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Oct 2026
Australia’s mortgage downturn has deepened, with refinancing weakening as affordability pressures weigh on borrowing... READ MORE

RBA hints at further hikes in ‘hawkish’ minutes

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Oct 2026
The RBA has left further interest rate increases on the table in September meeting minutes, which the major banks have... READ MORE