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Safe seats in jeopardy due to housing affordability declines
24 April 2025

Housing affordability is shaking up once-safe Labor and Coalition seats, with young voters turning to independents, an analysis has revealed.

Deposit gap locking out FHBs
24 April 2025

A report has revealed that housing affordability remains dire across Australia, with massive deposit gaps locking out first home buyers.

How to escape low-quality, time-consuming clients
24 April 2025

Time-consuming clients and low-quality deals are exactly what mortgage brokers should steer clear of if they want to grow their business.

National rent growth slows despite seasonal March quarter rise
24 April 2025

CoreLogic has reported a seasonal lift in rents over the March quarter, though longer-term trends point to ongoing market moderation.

Victorian Homebuyer Fund to end as Bendigo Bank reports strong demand
24 April 2025

The Victorian Homebuyer Fund is proving to be a popular government incentive for Bendigo Bank customers. However, it is coming to an end.

Not every ball’s a boundary: Why smart brokers play the ‘ones and twos’
23 April 2025

While thriving in a niche is acceptable, it’s important to have the skills to make it through the slower periods. It’s much akin to a game of cricket, one NAB executive has said.

The ‘stealth boom’ set to hit Sydney and Melbourne’s property markets
23 April 2025

Looming rate cuts and stirring investor activity could result in a “quiet resurgence” in Sydney and Melbourne’s housing markets.

Trimmed mean inflation set to enter target band
23 April 2025

The all-important trimmed mean inflation figure is expected to finally enter the RBA’s coveted 2–3 per cent target range.

Total dwelling commencements drop quarter on quarter
23 April 2025

Dwelling commencements over the December quarter have stirred further scepticism in the feasibility of the government’s 1.2 million homes goal.

Small business tax cuts could bolster economy
23 April 2025

Research has suggested that cutting taxes for Australian small businesses could help strengthen the economy.

Mutuals begin regulatory approval process for merger
22 April 2025

Two mutual banks that have previously announced intention to merge are beginning the push for regulatory approval and member voting.

BOQ all-in on proprietary, profits up
22 April 2025

The bank announced its results for the first half of the 2025 financial year. Shying away from brokers, the push to proprietary is well and truly the focus.

Majors’ market share slips over 3Q25
22 April 2025

The non-major lenders have gained some ground over the last quarter in total lodgements, a report has shown.

The rising impact of climate change on Australian property
21 April 2025

Extreme weather is having a profound impact on property. There are a concerning portion of homes and businesses at critical risk from natural events.

Unemployment up slightly, May rate cut ‘all but certain’
17 April 2025

Australia’s unemployment rate has largely held steady over March.