Market reacts to the RBA's decision to put rates on ice
The RBA last cut the OCR at its February meeting — by 25 basis points, down from 4.35% — the first rate cut since November 2023. A wave of optimism quickly flooded the market, with the expectation ...
Coalition's APRA reforms to boost Australian homeownership
Echoing this sentiment, Anja Pannek (pictured right) from the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) supports a ...
Australian home prices see uptick after February rate cut
Home prices across Australia are witnessing a revival, attributed significantly to the Reserve Bank’s rate cut in February, ...
Challenges for self-employed in securing home loans increase
Recent findings from Great Southern Bank’s Smaller Small Business Research highlighted that securing a home loan is ...
Housing affordability tops election issues for young Australians in 2025
Housing affordability and rental stress have emerged as dominant concerns for younger Australians (under 40), overtaking ...
Australian home values hit new records in March, fuelled by rate cuts
Australian home values have surged to record highs in March, marking a significant rebound after a brief period of decline.
The RBA makes its latest decision on cash rates
The RBA last cut the OCR at its February meeting — by 25 basis points, down from 4.35% — the first rate cut since November 2023.