Breaking

Half of Australian property investors sell their rental properties within the first two years, despite a study showing that long-term holding is more likely to build wealth.

Australia’s mortgage market surged to a new high in March, driven by consistent growth in both owner-occupier and investment loans.

SMSF lending is becoming an increasingly attractive option for borrowers. Despite this, one investor has said there is a lack of understanding from brokers.

Eligible first home buyers who purchase homes or residential land after 1 May 2025 will no longer be required to pay stamp duty following the passage of new legislation in Queensland.

A consumer fraud survey has revealed that Gen Z and Millennial Australians (aged 18–34) are 50 per cent more worried about payment scams than the national average.

Wisr has posted strong Q3 loan growth, boosted by personal and vehicle loans, with improved credit quality and portfolio performance.

The industry association has unveiled the Certified Finance Broker pathway, offering brokers nationwide access to exclusive training in commercial and asset finance.

The big four banks were the lenders of choice for commercial brokers for mortgages, new data has shown.

The mortgage industry is fast-paced and demanding, so finding ways to remain competitive requires taking advantage of new tools as they become available. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers ...

Australia’s housing market gained in April, but rising uncertainty around interest rates and the election has weighed on buyer sentiment.

A new survey has shown mortgage holders are cautiously optimistic, eyeing global tensions and the election as possible rate cut triggers.

Improved investor sentiment has sparked a recovery in the retail sector, leading to nearly $10 billion in investment volumes for 2024, with 2025 expected to match or exceed the momentum.

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

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

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.