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US, China and Japan cut foreign aid to South-East Asia
Development finance in South-East Asia has also dropped to a 10-year low, as the region's historically significant donors retreat.
How to invest in property when nobody knows what happens next
The Australian property market feels uncomfortable at the moment. Values are falling, buyers are hesitating, and another interest rate rise remains possible. If you’re waiting for someone to tell you…
Owners fear rare lamb worth up to $25K stolen
A rare lamb worth up to $25,000 has gone missing from an Adelaide Hills property, with its heartbroken owners urging the community to keep an eye out for the distinctive breed.
Australia Wants More Homes – So Why Are We Making Them Harder to Build?
Australia has a housing problem that everyone seems to agree needs fixing. We need more homes, our population continues to grow, rental markets remain tight, and governments have set ambitious…
'Incredibly difficult': Business reports robbery after crash injures five
ACT Policing is investigating after a Canberra massage parlour was allegedly robbed following a car crash into the premises that injured five people.
How to Save for a House Deposit in Australia
Saving a house deposit has become one of the biggest financial hurdles facing Australian home buyers. Even disciplined savers are finding that the target keeps moving as property prices rise, rents…
14 Inspirational Quotes by Bill Gates
Bill Gates is one of the wealthiest men in America and one of the most important, influential personalities in the modern world of computers and technology. Of course, he the co-founder of…
40 powerful lessons for a more successful and fulfilling life
Some lessons become dated as the world changes, while others become more valuable with time. After more than 50 years of investing, building businesses and helping people create wealth, I’ve learned…
National Weekly Auction Report – October 10th 2026 | Auction Markets Remain Generally Subdued as Listings Surge
Home auction markets remain in the doldrums with generally low clearance rates, and a surge in listings with the holiday and sports distractions of the past few weeks now concluded. Weekly Auction…
The X-Factor: The One Thing Every Property Investor Gets Wrong
What if the biggest risk to your wealth isn't choosing the wrong property, paying a little too much, taking out the wrong loan, or even buying at the wrong stage of the property cycle? What if the…
Dispelling 20 common myths about property investment in Australia
While many Australians are keen to invest in property to secure their financial future, the statistics clearly show that most investors fail to achieve their goals. More than half of those who buy an…
What, Where and When to Buy | The Market Room
Where do you start your search for an investment property? It's the classic question every property investor asks, but the order of those decisions matters. What should I buy, where should I buy it,…
Rental growth loses momentum as vacancy rates rise | Cotality Quarterly Rental Review
Affordability and cost-of-living pressures have taken the heat out of Australia’s rental market, driving a marked slowdown in rental growth during the September quarter as vacancy rates rose to their…
Fraud is getting smarter. How can brokers stay one step ahead?
The old warning signs are no longer enough to catch AI-enabled mortgage fraud, says BOQ's Karen Carter
Labor overrules ATO credit card payment ban
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ surprise intervention latest chapter in credit charge surcharge ban saga
Card surcharge ban leaves builders with a bitter aftertaste
A reform pitched as a win at the coffee counter could cost builders a cash flow lifeline, with housing supply in the firing line
ATO credit card ban critics welcome “valuable breathing room”
Critics say it should only be the starting point for further ATO negotiations with the cash-flow-strapped small business sector. The post ATO credit card ban critics welcome “valuable breathing room”…
ANZ raises fixed rates for second time in just over three weeks
Major bank economists split on whether the cash rate peaks at 4.6%
Banned broker ordered to pay six-figure sum after exploiting migrant staff
Toorak loan broker and a sister company sacked workers who asked to be paid, a court has found. It is the third time the same manager has been penalised over how he treats his staff.
Government delays ATO move to stop accepting tax payment by credit card
The ATO will continue accepting credit card payments for tax obligations until the end of next June. The post Government delays ATO move to stop accepting tax payment by credit card appeared first…
AFG adds Allianz insurance referrals for brokers
Mortgage brokers can now refer clients for home, contents, landlord and motor cover without leaving BrokerEngine Plus
Houses aren't moving despite falling property prices
Why are buyers afraid to take the plunge?
ANZ lifts fixed rates again as big four pass on cash rate rise
Lowest major bank fixed rate climbs to 6.69% amid further hike risk
What will happen when SMEs can no longer use credit cards to pay tax bills?
The costs of accepting card payments haven’t vanished, and someone has to foot the bill. The post What will happen when SMEs can no longer use credit cards to pay tax bills? appeared first on Inside…
Prime Capital launches broker portal with real-time deal tracking
Brokers can check updates and add documents from desktop or mobile
Prime Capital brokers gain real-time loan tracking via new portal
Lender keeps business development managers central as deal management moves online
Advertised rents hit record $675 a week as vacancy rate edges higher
Capital city rents outpace the regions as quarterly growth eases
Rents hit record $675 a week as vacancy rates edge higher
Capital cities drive growth while regional markets stall over the quarter
Bendigo Bank tips cash rate hold at 4.6% until year end
Chief economist says borrowers face a long wait for relief
Bendigo Bank tips cash rate hold at 4.6% through December
Chief economist warns borrowers against expecting quick relief as confidence slides
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