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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Melbourne’s not “up” or “down” in 2026, it’s pocket by pocket

Rate uncertainty is turning suburb averages into a trap. Here’s how to spot the streets with staying power and avoid paying the emotion tax.

Consumer Confidence Australia: Housing Hopes Hit the Wall

Confidence has slipped again, but the bigger signal may be what households now think about property prices.

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.

The Property Pitch That Promises Equity Before You’ve Even Finished Paying the Course

The pitch is simple, and that’s why it works. In a market where borrowing power feels tighter, household budgets are stretched and a lot of buyers are worried about being...

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?

Jobs Shock Puts RBA’s Next Rate Hike on Thin Ice

Unemployment has jumped to 4.5 per cent, but sticky inflation means borrowers may not be out of danger yet.

Why Childcare Property Lending Is Becoming A Suburb-By-Suburb Game

Childcare demand still looks solid, but lenders are now asking a harder question: which centres can survive local pressure?

Will A 5% Deposit Really Help First-Home Buyers, Or Just Push Prices Higher?

What the new 5% scheme could mean for buyers, investors, and the next leg up in Australia’s property market.

Inflation Shock & Property Power: What Australia’s 2026 Market Really Means

How rising inflation shifts the playing field for property investors and how you can seize the advantage

Jobs Shock Puts RBA’s Next Rate Hike on Thin Ice

Unemployment has jumped to 4.5 per cent, but sticky inflation means borrowers may not be out of danger yet.

ING clawback policy scraps penalties for property sales after 12 months

Brokers won't lose commissions when borrowers sell between 12-18 months from August 2026, but the first year still triggers penalties.

The Quiet Winners of Higher Rates Aren’t Who Most Australians Think

Higher rates are biting hard in one part of Australia. In another, they may be doing the opposite.

Investor Lending Hits 16-Year High as Banks Tighten Up

Investors are taking a bigger slice of home loans, but the borrowing maths is getting harder.

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?

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.

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.

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.

The Property Tax Workarounds Smart Investors Are Already Using

Labor’s tax shift closes one door for investors, but two legal pathways may keep property strategies alive.

Landlords face a budget squeeze, but renters may not win

Tax reform may target investors, but the real question is whether it improves housing or just moves the pain.

Melbourne’s tax squeeze is real, but other cities may dodge the fallout

Victoria has given first-home buyers breathing room. The bigger test is whether other capitals can get the same relief without worsening the housing shortage.

Blended Family Inheritance Trap Gets Harder Under Trust Tax

A 30 per cent trust tax starts in 2028, but the bigger risk may be families assuming the house will flow back to the right children.

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.

Why Geelong Is Back on the Radar for Property Investors in 2026

How population growth, local jobs, and affordability make Geelong one to watch

Preparing for a Property Inspection: A Homeowner's Checklist

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

How a war thousands of kilometres away could blow up the cost of building homes in Australia

A fresh oil shock is now hitting pipes, concrete, freight and diesel. The bigger question is whether Australia’s housing target can survive another cost surge.

Labor wants super gatekeepers to pay after $1bn wipeout

A $1bn super scandal has forced Canberra to act, but the fix could shift costs and risks across the whole system before investors know where the line is drawn.

Mastering the Property Market: How a Buyer’s Agent Can Help

Exploring the Benefits and Drawbacks of Partnering with a Buyer’s Agent