Borrower

AFG refinancing activity drops to record low

by Ben Squires • 22 Apr 2025
Brokers aggregating under AFG have set a new record for lodgement volumes during a third quarter, but refinancing... READ MORE

Coalition outlines plans to accelerate housing approvals

by Annie Kane • 22 Apr 2025
The Coalition has pledged to clear residential development backlogs within 12 months and finalise existing residential... READ MORE

Building commencements remain at decade lows

by Ben Squires • 22 Apr 2025
Just over 168,050 new homes commenced construction in 2024, around the lowest level in over a decade, according to new... READ MORE

Lenders cement May rate cut call after RBA releases minutes

by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2025
Lenders have crystallised their rate cut calls after the RBA Minutes show the May meeting is an ‘opportune time’ to... READ MORE

Tax breaks ‘unlikely to shift the dial’ for first home buyers:...

by Ben Squires • 17 Apr 2025
The aggregator and brokerage group has suggested that the Coalition’s signature policy for first home buyers will do... READ MORE

FHB election promises could exacerbate house price problem

by Annie Kane • 14 Apr 2025
Concerns have been raised that new demand-side housing initiatives for first home buyers may only increase house prices... READ MORE

‘Too early’ to determine cash rate path: Bullock

by Ben Squires • 14 Apr 2025
The RBA governor has noted the economic fallout from US tariffs but said it is premature to forecast their impact on... READ MORE
Suburbs - The Adviser

Home values rebound after 3-month slide

by Will Paige • 14 Apr 2025
The start of a long-awaited interest rate easing cycle in February has helped lift national home values, according to... READ MORE

Major parties unveil new promises for home buyers

by Annie Kane • 13 Apr 2025
The Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader have both unveiled major new policies to support first home buyers onto... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 7–11...

by Ben Squires • 11 Apr 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 11... READ MORE