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CSLR reform to come from an elected Coalition government
11 April 2025

Comments from a Coalition minister have outlined a desire to scrap CSLR.

What the 1 April changes in foreign investment rules mean for the residential market
11 April 2025

On 1 April 2025, the Australian government introduced sweeping changes to how foreign investors can access the residential property market.

Sucasa expands into broker channel
11 April 2025

The non-bank lender has announced its expansion, with appointments helping support this next stage of growth.

ANZ warns businesses of rising fake invoice scams
11 April 2025

As cyber crime tactics grow more advanced, Australian companies must stay vigilant to avoid costly payment fraud and email-based threats.

Why politicians won’t touch negative gearing
10 April 2025

The election is approaching and each party has been vocal about implementing policy to tackle the housing crisis. One glaringly absent topic is negative gearing, described as a “political ...

SMEs urged to understand new ATO rules
10 April 2025

New ATO payment plan rules will increase tax debt management costs for businesses starting 1 July.

Private credit continuing to gain popularity
10 April 2025

Private lenders are becoming more popular by the year as borrowers seek diversity in lenders.

Consumers exhibit growing unease over developments abroad
10 April 2025

Aussie consumers are feeling increasingly worried over Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs as sentiment falls abruptly.

National housing values soar 39% over last half decade
10 April 2025

While national housing values surged from “strong upward pressure” over the past five years, recent industry research has shown that values remained “well below” the historic peaks of ...

Rents climb across Australia as housing crisis deepens
10 April 2025

Rents are rising sharply in Australia, with projections showing further increases, worsening the housing crisis for renters.

Commercial broking: Misunderstood yet vital, says NAB
9 April 2025

A recent chat with the major has discussed the importance of commercial broking and why it can often be misunderstood, not receiving the recognition it should.

Non-bank increases broker commissions
9 April 2025

Reduced clawbacks and increased commissions for brokers across a non-bank’s product range have been announced.

Mortgage holders show renewed optimism
9 April 2025

Australians’ confidence in mortgage payments has improved, with brokers reporting a decline in financial stress for borrowers.

Driving innovation for the future of asset finance
9 April 2025

In recent months, we’ve seen encouraging signs of growth in the asset finance market, despite the economic pressures Australians continue to face. Cost-of-living challenges and rising ...

Research reveals top election concerns from SMEs
9 April 2025

Data released by OnDeck Australia has revealed the top factors shaping voting preferences among small-business owners.