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Instant asset write-off to be made permanent

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 May 2026
Budget preview: A permanent tax break for assets, new housing infrastructure funding, and AI‑driven approvals have... READ MORE

Industry heavyweights reveal key tips on fraud detection
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 May 2026
As the ongoing mortgage fraud probe deepens, regulators and payment chiefs have warned that Australia’s fragmented... READ MORE

Capita Finance announces new ownership, AFG takes minority stake
by Annie Kane • 11 May 2026
Brokers at Western Australia-based brokerage Capita Finance have acquired the company from its former owners, with... READ MORE

Refinance rush builds as borrowers pull back after hikes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 May 2026
Australians are increasingly cutting back, trading up loan sizes, and turning to refinancing in greater numbers after... READ MORE

Rate hikes put housing upswing on brink of reversal
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 May 2026
While home values are still edging higher, fresh data has suggested the long-running upswing may be nearing its... READ MORE

Brokers handed new playbook to spot SME stress early
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 May 2026
The MFAA and CAFBA have unveiled joint guidance to help brokers support small businesses under rising financial... READ MORE

Majors split on next RBA move after rate hike
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 6 May 2026
The Reserve Bank’s decision to hike the cash rate has left the big four starkly divided on what comes next, as... READ MORE

RBA tipped to press ahead with third straight rate rise
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 May 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia is broadly expected to lift the cash rate today, yet deepening gloom among households and... READ MORE

Higher density approvals slump as housing target gap widens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 May 2026
Fresh figures have shown a sharp and widespread March pullback in approvals, prompting warnings Australia’s housing... READ MORE

What’s your brokerage actually worth without you?
by AFG • 4 May 2026
The steps that give you more flexibility today are often the same ones that build lasting value in your business over... READ MORE