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Young Australians upbeat on home ownership
by Will Paige • 15 May 2025
More than half of young Australians are hopeful they will own their own home despite the cost-of-living crisis and... READ MORE
Industry sets out wish list to new Financial Services Minister
by Annie Kane • 14 May 2025
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) and Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) have... READ MORE
Liberals elect first female leader
by Will Paige • 13 May 2025
Sussan Ley has become the first female leader of the Liberal Party of Australia, replacing former party head Peter... READ MORE
A fifth of Gen Z borrowing cash for home deposits
by Will Paige • 13 May 2025
The “bank of mum and dad” continues to be one of the key funding sources for prospective home buyers, with 22 per... READ MORE
Commercial property sentiment hits 8-year high
by Ben Squires • 12 May 2025
Sentiment across the commercial property sector rose to an eight-year high in the three months to 31 March 2025,... READ MORE
Former shadow treasurer seeks to lead opposition
by Annie Kane • 9 May 2025
The recently re-elected member for Hume, Angus Taylor MP, and member for Farrer, Sussan Ley MP, have both announced... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 5–9 May
by Ben Squires • 9 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
Expect RBA to act ‘pre-emptively’ to counter global risks: NAB
by Will Paige • 8 May 2025
National Australia Bank (NAB) economists have outlined that positive economic indicators in Australia – coupled... READ MORE
Race to refinance drives up mortgage demand
by Will Paige • 7 May 2025
A “refinancing frenzy” is driving up consumer mortgage applications, with strong demand expected to continue, new... READ MORE
Housing affordability fears add to mounting financial stress
by Will Paige • 5 May 2025
Worsening household financial stress and housing affordability concerns have contributed to a new low in the share of... READ MORE
Mortgage repayments peaked in February
by Annie Kane • 2 May 2025
New analysis from Westpac’s DataX Consumer Panel has found that mortgage repayments hit a new record in February... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 28...
by Ben Squires • 2 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
Record-high house prices raise affordability fears
by Will Paige • 1 May 2025
National home prices soared to record highs in April, raising concerns about housing affordability and the ability of... READ MORE
May rate cut ‘near certainty’ as inflation hits RBA target
by Will Paige • 30 Apr 2025
New Consumer Price Index data was released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday (30 April),... READ MORE
Greens confirm pledge to force big banks to slash mortgage rates
by Will Paige • 30 Apr 2025
The Australian Greens have reiterated their pre-election pledge to force banks to set mortgage rates at a maximum of... READ MORE

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