Australia’s Property Market Pauses in 2026 For the first time in a while, Australia’s national home values did something unusual in May: they went absolutely nowhere. Cotality’s national Home Value Index was flat in May at 0.0%, with the housing cycle continuing to weaken across most markets. Not up. Not down. Flat. And while that […]
continue readingThe new builds vs established homes decision has become more important for property investors following the 2026 Federal Budget. For years, the choice between buying a new build and an established home as an investment property was largely a matter of location, depreciation, and personal preference. The 2026 federal budget has changed that equation. With […]
continue readingAre Australian House Prices Finally Cracking? What Every Buyer Needs to Hear Some economists are now forecasting that Australian house prices could fall by as much as 6%. Some major banks are still expecting price growth, but at a slower pace than previously forecast. Nobody really knows. But as your mortgage broker, what matters to […]
continue readingWhat the 2026 Budget Tax Changes Mean for Property Investors, And Your Loan The 2026 Federal Budget has landed, and if you own an investment property or are thinking about buying one, there are some real changes worth understanding before you make your next move. The headlines have mostly focused on the Capital Gains Tax. […]
continue readingWhy Housing Undersupply Is Pushing Up What Australians Pay to Borrow If you’ve been trying to buy a home lately, or even just keeping an eye on property prices, you’ve probably felt it. Fewer listings. Higher prices. Longer waits. Frustrated buyers. The question everyone’s asking is: why aren’t enough homes being built? The Housing Industry […]
continue readingHome Loans Rouse Hill buyers consider can vary depending on their deposit, income, property goals and lender eligibility criteria. OM Financials helps buyers, homeowners and investors explore available home loan options and understand their financing requirements. Rouse Hill isn’t popular by accident. A suburb that has grown from under 8,000 residents to over 11,000 between […]
continue readingThe Rouse Hill property market in March 2026 included changes in house and unit prices, rental conditions and buyer activity. This update looks at the figures reported for the period and the financing considerations buyers may want to review. Rouse Hill has been one of Sydney’s most consistently watched suburbs for the past few years, […]
continue readingBox Hill, NSW, is not the suburb it was five years ago, and buyers who got in early know exactly what that means. A 615% population increase between 2016 and 2021, a median house price now sitting at $1,305,000 with 6.97% annual growth, and a development pipeline that’s still decades from completion. If you are […]
continue readingIf the Coalition Wins: Your 5% Deposit Access Could Change Overnight A political proposal is quietly making its way through Australia’s election debate, and if it becomes policy, it could shut thousands of buyers out of one of the most valuable home ownership schemes in the country. Here’s what you need to know before it […]
continue readingBuying your first home buyer Schemes NSW may help eligible buyers reduce some upfront home-buying costs. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, property limits and conditions, so it is important to check the current requirements before applying. The NSW property market is still very competitive in 2026, which makes it hard for first-home buyers […]
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