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RBA leaves interest rate unchanged at 4.35% even as inflation remains “still too high”
In a unanimous decision, the central bank's nine-member monetary policy board left the cash rate untouched at 4.35%. The post RBA leaves interest rate unchanged at 4.35% even as inflation remains…
Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision
At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35 per cent.
The RBA makes latest rate call
The decision impacts mortgage holders and investors nationwide
RBA holds cash rate at 4.35%
Central bank leaves rate unchanged for second consecutive meeting as softer inflation data reduces case for further tightening
Australia's 5-Star Brokers for 2026: the 40 winners revealed
Forty brokers named by their own clients — as market share hits record 81%
Bendigo Bank admits breaching accountability laws over 2023 cyber attack
APRA takes court action after hacker accessed 257 customer accounts
'Seismic shift': Māori set to invest in First Nations projects under new deal
One of the biggest and wealthiest Māori tribal authorities has signed a deal to invest in large-scale First Nations projects in renewable energy, mining, agriculture and more. Indigenous business…
Victoria's work-from-home laws delayed until July 2027
Premier Ben Carroll has promised to reset his relationship with Victorian businesses, and says he is open to "common-sense" amendments to the proposed work-from-home legislation.
Mortgage demand settles into a "lower baseline" as rate hikes bite
Four straight months of decline suggest a lasting shift, not a blip
Australian lenders race to adopt AI, but their data isn't ready for it
72% now use AI for underwriting decisions — just 3% call their data AI-ready
Building a business outside capital cities? Regional Heroes is looking for you
Regional Heroes shines a national spotlight on regional businesses that are creating jobs, solving problems and making a difference to their communities. The post Building a business outside capital…
Why Trump selling early access to his posts is causing controversy
For up to $US100,000 per month, subscribers can receive the US president's Truth Social posts milliseconds before everyone else. But experts say the bigger question is whether some traders are…
Competition among lenders intensifies ahead of RBA rate call
Nearly 50 lenders now offer variable rates below 6%, even as the RBA signals further rate rises remain on the table
Rate hikes and price falls put buyers in a bind, analysis finds
Borrowing capacity drops and softening values create a double squeeze for Australian homebuyers
Trust tax proposal could force brokers to renegotiate accreditations, industry warns
Peak bodies say the government's discretionary trust tax plan overlooks the regulatory and commercial burden on finance brokers
LMG Lending adds Bluestone Home Loans to non-bank panel
Bluestone for LMG will go live in September, bringing the aggregator's lending suite to seven non-bank lenders
Your family home might be at risk…and most founders don’t realise it
A home worth $3 million with an $800,000 mortgage represents $2.2 million of equity sitting in a founder’s personal name that also carries commercial and legal risk through their business. The post…
[PODCAST] The Biggest Mistake Property Investors Make | Joseph Ballota
Is now the right time to invest in property… or should you wait? Everyone wants to buy at the bottom and sell at the top. But what if trying to time the market is actually sabotaging your wealth?…
Latest Property Price Forecasts. Australian Property Market Outlook 2026-2027: Navigating a Market Correction
Six months ago the conversation about Australian property was all about resilience, about how our markets kept climbing despite thirteen rate rises and a cost of living squeeze that refused to ease.…
Best Mortgage Brokers in Australia: 5-Star Brokers
Meet the best mortgage brokers in Australia as ranked by their own clients – 3,300+ nominations, six criteria, one 5-star standard
Lenders slash rates, RBA set to hold the line
New-customer discounting intensifies as 49 lenders now sit below 6%
This week’s Australian Property Market Update – Latest Data, State by State August 11th 2026
Australia’s property markets have entered a more challenging phase, and the latest figures confirm that the momentum of the past few years has shifted. Combined capital city dwelling values have…
Melbourne property market forecast for 2026 & 2027 | Separating the fundamentals from the sentiment
Are you considering investing in Melbourne's property market? You're not alone, since more investors are once again eyeing Melbourne. But the forecasts that looked so promising at the start of 2026…
Australia’s property profit boom is showing its first cracks, but most owners are still well ahead
For years, Australian homeowners have enjoyed a substantial equity dividend as rising property values quietly built wealth in the background. While the headlines focused on interest rates,…
Just For Pets honours Australia’s top independent pet retailers
The event brought together Just For Pets members, supplier partners, and industry representatives. The post Just For Pets honours Australia’s top independent pet retailers appeared first on Inside…
Trust tax proposal could force finance brokers to revisit business systems
Restructuring could also affect existing loans held by business clients if they cannot be assigned or restructured. The post Trust tax proposal could force finance brokers to revisit business…
Westpac reports 20% drop in mortgage applications as investor tax changes bite
Westpac, ANZ, NAB, CBA bank shares plunge as grim data released
Is your mortgage offset account actually saving you money?
For millions of Australian borrowers, an offset account has become an important part of managing a mortgage. Salaries are paid into it, savings accumulate there and household spending flows through…
The missing piece in Australia’s housing debate
Whether you rent, own your home or have never invested a dollar, private housing investment affects You. Every rental home exists because someone chose to invest their savings in housing instead of…
M&A momentum builds despite higher rates and tax headwinds
The proposed Bank Australia and P&N Group merger is the latest example
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