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Trimmed mean inflation below 3%, what’s next?
30 April 2025

For the first time in four years, annual trimmed mean inflation has fallen within the central bank’s coveted target.

Switching aggregators: A challenge that needs addressing
30 April 2025

Brokers looking to switch aggregators may want to do so for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, this process is unnecessarily challenging.

The ‘uncomfortable question’ around the housing debate
30 April 2025

With housing policy taking centre stage for both major parties during the 2025 election campaign, Cotality’s head of research has posed an important question to consider.

Window of opportunity: Rate cuts and elections to fuel property market surge
30 April 2025

Upcoming rate cuts, federal elections, and new buyer schemes could drive up demand and prices, with a property expert advising investors to buy sooner rather than later to stay ahead of the ...

La Trobe announces new strategic appointments
30 April 2025

Two new executives have joined La Trobe Financial as part of a broader strategy to support the company’s expanding investment offerings.

Westpac appoints temporary head of consumer
29 April 2025

The major has announced a leadership change to lead its consumer division while it searches for a permanent head.

2.5% buffer would unlock home ownership for over 250k borrowers
29 April 2025

New research commissioned by an industry association has reportedly found that hundreds of thousands of Australians could access affordable home loans with a lowered serviceability buffer.

Small business confidence rebounds in March quarter
29 April 2025

Smaller businesses are gaining traction as hiring, revenue, and sentiment lift; property and transport sectors show renewed optimism across several states.

WA best economically performing state for third straight quarter
29 April 2025

Western Australia has topped the economic performance leaderboard across five economic indicators.

What the major parties are proposing ahead of the 2025 federal election
29 April 2025

Ahead of the upcoming 2025 federal election on 3 May, both major parties have announced several policy pledges that could significantly shake up the housing sector.

Financial adviser on how to unlock income from property
29 April 2025

Property is closely tied with wealth generation in Australia. One financial adviser has provided some tips for maximising potential.

Businesses should review card payment surcharges, says ACCC
29 April 2025

The commission is urging businesses to review card surcharges to ensure compliance with consumer law.

Debunking the myth of the ‘overnight success’ broker
28 April 2025

The media loves to portray mortgage brokers as flashy, Ferrari-driving millionaires who stumbled into easy wealth. But the reality? True success in broking is built on years of hard work, ...

Chief economist says to ‘lock in’ May rate cut
28 April 2025

Despite the 1Q25 CPI figures not yet being released, Westpac’s chief economist has assured that the RBA will lower the cash rate in May.

SA becoming a ‘top market’ for FHBs
28 April 2025

The share of first home buyer loans, along with annual growth, has become increasingly prevalent in the state, new data has shown.