Mortgage broker recruitment: why benefits beat pay rises in 2026

Brokerages can't afford wage hikes as volumes fall, so they're loading up perks instead. What that shift tells us about the health of the broker channel.

Rochedale apartments fast-tracked as owner-occupiers chase space

A Brisbane developer has pulled forward stage two of its first apartment project in an outer suburb where 76% of buyers are owner-occupiers, not investors.

Downsizing property market stalls as retirees pull 5.5 million homes off the table

One in three over-55s are delaying sales, choosing reverse mortgages over auction risk — and the supply impact is starting to show.

Public land housing NSW: 13 sites released for 298 homes

NSW has identified 13 surplus government sites for housing. The question is whether 298 dwellings will arrive fast enough to matter.

Sydney prestige property rental pivot reveals incomplete price correction

Owners who won't meet the market are pulling back to rent trophy homes for up to $30,000 a week, delaying the adjustment needed to clear supply.

Planning reforms housing supply: WA moves four-dwelling exemption

Western Australia just extended its single-house planning exemption to include up to four dwellings where standards are met. Will the 'meet planning standards' clause open the gates or become the new bottleneck?

Productivity growth stalls lock in higher rates, RBA warns

Weak output per worker narrows the path to rate cuts, regardless of how inflation behaves. Mortgage holders face a longer wait.

Investor activity auction market shows tentative recovery after tax reform slump

Investor buyer share at auction dropped to a 2026 low of 20.7% after May's budget, then climbed back to 23.2% by mid-July. The question now: is this a genuine rebound or just noise?

Mortgage applications down 26% as rates and tax changes bite

Loan lodgements have fallen sharply since February, with investors pulling back hardest. The question now is whether this marks a turning point or just a pause.

SMSF Borrowing Ban Could Derail 18,000 New Homes

Builders say a small slice of super-backed buyers could decide whether thousands of new homes reach construction. Treasury is unconvinced.

Commercial Property Vacancy Risk Is the Budget Blind Spot

Budget changes are pushing investors towards commercial property, but one empty tenancy can turn higher yield into a long cashflow problem.
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Australia Home Prices Fall As Investor Squeeze Gets Real

Home values have turned lower, but the bigger question is whether rates and tax changes are now feeding each other.

Ultimate Guide to Property and Home Loans in Australia

Why Do You Need a Property Loan? A property loan or a home loan is made when a business or an individual needs to make a substantial real estate purchase...

The Oil Shock Theory Nobody Can Ignore: Is the Middle East Conflict Really About China?

Oil is the obvious story. But some investors think the bigger play sits elsewhere. If they’re right, this is not just a Middle East conflict. It is a pressure tactic with global market consequences.

Australian Property Market Recession Risk Is Rising Fast

Home prices are falling as growth slows. The risk is not just lower values, but what households do next.

Mortgage applications down 26% as rates and tax changes bite

Loan lodgements have fallen sharply since February, with investors pulling back hardest. The question now is whether this marks a turning point or just a pause.

Housing market outlook slashed to flat as tax shock accelerates slowdown

National prices now forecast to go nowhere in 2026 as Budget tax changes hit harder and faster than expected.

Sydney overvalued suburbs face $250,000 price correction risk

Price gaps up to $250,000 have opened between similar neighbourhoods. The question: genuine mispricing or structural factors that won't reverse?

Where the Smart Money Is Going: How Falling Rates Are Reshaping Australia’s Property Market

Interest rates are falling, and confident buyers are returning to the market. Here’s what’s changing, where, and why it matters.

RBA Flags More Rate Pain, But Jobs May Pay the Price

The cash rate is back at 4.35 per cent, and the RBA is signalling inflation now matters more than job-market comfort.

Major Bank Move Sparks New Era for Low-Deposit Buyers

Sweeping policy shift lets borrowers enter the market with deposits starting from just $31,000 shaking up Australia’s mortgage landscape.

Housing Investor Loans Face A New Budget Shock

Investor loan demand is weakening fast, and the budget may have changed the borrowing maths before prices fully reset.

The 5 Per Cent Deposit Trap No One Wants to Talk About

The government’s low-deposit push has helped more buyers get through the door. But in a softer market, that same policy could turn the entry-level segment into the first place investors see stress.

Oil Shock Hits Property Investors Where It Hurts Most: The RBA May Not Be Done Yet

Inflation was already proving sticky. Now the oil shock is threatening to push petrol, freight, building inputs and borrowing costs higher at the same time. For property investors, the real risk is not just dearer fuel. It is the prospect of rates staying high for longer just as sentiment weakens.

How Smart Investors Use Good Debt to Build Wealth

A practical guide to using leveraged property debt to grow your passive income

Australia’s rate pain is back and worse may be ahead

Australia is moving the opposite way to the US on rates. That gap could squeeze borrowers, lift political heat and test the economy. But where does it end?

Planning reforms housing supply: WA moves four-dwelling exemption

Western Australia just extended its single-house planning exemption to include up to four dwellings where standards are met. Will the 'meet planning standards' clause open the gates or become the new bottleneck?

Public land housing NSW: 13 sites released for 298 homes

NSW has identified 13 surplus government sites for housing. The question is whether 298 dwellings will arrive fast enough to matter.

Sydney Property Investors Freeze as Tax Shock Hits Prices

Sydney investors are retreating before new tax rules begin, just as prices weaken. The bigger question is where their money goes next.

Data centre boom puts Australia’s housing targets at risk

Data centres are competing with new housing for land, electricity, water and infrastructure. The industry is not responsible for Australia’s housing shortage, but preferential planning treatment could make a difficult supply problem worse.

Public land housing NSW: 13 sites released for 298 homes

NSW has identified 13 surplus government sites for housing. The question is whether 298 dwellings will arrive fast enough to matter.

Foreign Buyer Ban: Affordability Fix Or Supply Trap?

Australia is keeping foreign buyers out of established homes for longer, but the real test is whether it helps buyers without slowing new supply.

First-home buyers retreat as Labor’s tax gamble bites

Loan demand is falling when policy was meant to clear the path. The bigger question is whether confidence returns before prices reset.

The Budget Tax Shock Now Spreading Beyond Property

Investors expected a property hit. The bigger shock is how far the tax reset now reaches.

Preparing for a Property Inspection: A Homeowner's Checklist

Your Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Most Out of a Property Inspection in Australia

Off-Market Property Deals: Hidden Gems or Financial Pitfalls?

In recent years, the allure of off-market properties has significantly grown among investors and homebuyers alike, driven by the dual forces of escalating property prices and climbing mortgage interest...

The Future of Property Inspections: Technology and Trends

Embracing the Digital Era in Australian Property Inspections

Smart Property Strategy: Buying Before Selling – A Wise Move?

Unveiling Expert Opinions on Pre-Sale Property Purchases

Maximising Returns in Changing Neighbourhoods

Navigating Gentrification: A Property Investor's Guide to Emerging Suburbs

Adelaide CBD Apartment Tower Clears Key Approval Test

A 95-home Franklin Street project has cleared a major hurdle, but approval is not the same as delivery.

The $150m Water Plant That Could Unlock 33,000 Homes

A $200m water plant could open the door to 33,000 homes, but the bigger prize may be Toowoomba’s case for rail.

Data Centre Housing Supply Fight Opens New Investor Risk

A Geelong site planned for homes may become digital infrastructure. The bigger question is who pays when housing land is redirected.

Queensland Stamp Duty Shock Opens New Investor Tax Front

Queensland expects a $325m duty hit, but the sharper story is who gets squeezed as tax rules keep shifting.

Major Lending Shift: What Property Investors Must Do Now

How Australia’s top lender pulled out of company/trust loans and what that means for your property portfolio

The Suburb Stress Map Exposing Australia’s Housing Squeeze

New stress data points to a brutal split: some suburbs are already at breaking point, but the next hit may still be coming.

The Wealth Trap Leaving Hard-Working Australians Behind

A steady pay cheque feels safe, but for many Australians it is not enough to outrun inflation. The bigger risk is what happens if nothing changes.

Housing Investor Loans Face A New Budget Shock

Investor loan demand is weakening fast, and the budget may have changed the borrowing maths before prices fully reset.

Using Lenders Mortgage Insurance to Enter the Property Market Sooner

How LMI Can Help You Secure Property Ownership with a Smaller Deposit