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Spring Property Market: Cities Facing the Biggest Listing Shortages
Australia’s property market is in full spring swing – traditionally a busy season for home sales. However, many cities now face unusually low stock. In fact, LJ Hooker’s latest listings report shows that Brisbane’s available homes are down about 23% and Hobart’s down about 32% from normal levels, with Darwin also around 25% below usual […]
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The Financial Case for Dual-Income Properties in Growth Corridors Like Rouse Hill and Box Hill
If you want to build wealth through property, it’s worth looking at dual-income homes in fast-growing suburbs like Rouse Hill and Box Hill. They can bring in two rents, which makes it easier to boost your income and grow your investment over time. Mortgage brokers often agree that these investments are smart. They offer more […]
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Opportunities for Buyers & Investors Amid Steady Rates and Policy Changes
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held the cash rate at 3.60% in November 2025. Inflation is still above target (3.2% CPI, 3.0% trimmed mean). Economists are projecting that rates will hold at 3.6% through 2026. This effectively creates a stability in borrowing costs right now, for a sense of certainty for purchasers and investors […]
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Kellyville Ridge Families Are Upsizing—Here’s How to Make Your Move Without the Stress
Located in the thriving northwest corridor of Sydney, the suburb of Kellyville Ridge has become a hotspot for growing families who are ready to move into bigger homes, upgrade their lifestyle, and secure better schooling and amenities. As a buyer’s agent writing on behalf of OM Financials (mortgage broker and home-loan specialist), this article steps […]
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Rising Inflation Means Rates Stay Higher for Longer
Recent data show a surprise jump in inflation, delaying any rate cuts. In the September 2025 quarter, the RBA’s preferred measure – trimmed-mean inflation – rose to 3.0% (up from 2.7%), the first rise since late 2022. Overall CPI inflation also accelerated to 3.2%, the fastest pace since mid-2024. Much of this was driven by […]
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How Aussie Borrowers Are Bouncing Back: What It Means for Your Loan Options
Australian homeowners are finally getting some breathing room with their finances. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest Financial Stability Review shows that household budgets are looking healthier as inflation cools and interest rates edge down. Only around 2% of variable-rate mortgage holders are currently in a cash flow “shortfall” (where essential expenses plus loan payments […]
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RBA Flags Risks in Expanded First Home Guarantee as Housing Pressures Mount
RBA Governor Michele Bullock was recently questioned at a Senate hearing about the federal government’s expanded First Home Guarantee (5% deposit) scheme. She agreed it could lead to riskier loans, noting borrowers will have “a much higher loan-to-valuation ratio” and could end up in negative equity if prices fall. The scheme lets eligible first-home buyers […]
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RBA Holds Cash Rate at 3.60% – What It Means for You
The Reserve Bank has again held the official cash rate at 3.60%. In its September statement the Board noted that inflation is still within the 2–3% target range, but its decline has slowed. In fact, recent data suggest underlying inflation may be a bit higher than expected, especially in services and housing costs. At the […]
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Housing Fund vs Reality: Tight Market and New 5% Deposit Incentive
Australia’s housing agenda remains ambitious but outpaced by reality. The government’s $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund was meant to support 40,000 new social and affordable homes over the next 4–5 years. Yet progress has been slow: by July 2025 only about 370 homes were completed under this policy. Housing Australia reports that about 18,650 homes […]
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Investors Selling Up: Implications for Home Loan Seekers
There’s a bit of a shake-up happening in the property market right now. More and more landlords are throwing in the towel and selling. A survey from the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) found that almost 17% of investors sold at least one place in 2025. That’s up from 14% last year, and 12% […]
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