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Hanson’s One Nation Party floats taxpayer-funded cheap mortgage plan
Government-backed home loan scheme could leave the government exposed to losses of hundreds of billions of dollars
ATO debt crackdown puts directors' personal assets at risk
Company tax debts are increasingly becoming directors' personal problem, insolvency experts warn
RBA rate call looms as brokers and lenders place their bets
Conflicting market pressures have clouded the outlook
Which suburbs are closing in on the million-dollar house price mark?
New research maps the markets where growth momentum remains strongest amid a national slowdown
New industry guidance backs more consistent credit report corrections process
Arca framework addresses credit corrections involving fraud, hardship, and circumstances beyond a consumer's control
Business confidence rebounds as Middle East conflict fears ease
Australian firms growing less concerned about economic disruptions, though conditions remain below average
Consumer sentiment rises in July but pessimism persists
Fuel price relief and easing rate fears provide modest relief to households
Many small businesses in denial over cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Over nine in ten (92 per cent) small businesses hold personal or sensitive data, however, barely a quarter (26 per cent) are confident that they can protect it. The post Many small businesses in…
Live: ASX rises after US reimposes naval blockade on Iran
The Australian share market has started its day higher after some weaker-than-expected US inflation figures boosted Wall Street and reduced the likelihood of the Federal Reserve lifting interest…
Bali-based businessman's death leaves Australians chasing money
Cameron Hughes, 39, died in a Balinese immigration detention centre last week under yet-to-be-confirmed circumstances. The ABC can reveal the Perth businessman left behind hundreds of thousands of…
This Housing Number Just Hit a 2-Year High and It’s Bad News | Property Insiders
Headline inflation has eased slightly, falling to four per cent, and normally that would be cause for celebration. But dig one layer deeper into the recent data and you'll find the number the Reserve…
Negative Gearing’s apartment trap
The reaction to the May Federal Budget changes to negative gearing has been predictable. Many commentators are arguing that investors will now flood into off-the-plan apartments because the tax…
The “Widow’s Tax” Loophole in Labor’s New Property Laws – And What It Means for You
There's something deeply unsettling about a tax law that could punish a widow or divorcee for circumstances entirely outside their control, and that's precisely what's landed in the fine print of…
The compliance crunch facing small businesses this July
Small businesses face a busy July as BAS, quarterly super and new payday super rules create a major compliance and cash flow challenge. The post The compliance crunch facing small businesses this…
Cosboa urges SMEs to speak up on proposed trust tax changes
Cosboa said it was “essential” for potentially affected businesses to tell the government on how they could be affected. The post Cosboa urges SMEs to speak up on proposed trust tax changes appeared…
Tracking the RBA's next move
Will the bank hold, hike or cut? We asked market players for their thoughts
Mortgage stress following SME owners home, new data reveals
Equifax data links a two-speed credit economy to rising SME mortgage delinquency, with payday super changes adding fresh pressure ahead
Consumer sentiment lifts but mortgage rate fears still linger
Sentiment climbs 4.1% as fuel costs ease, though homebuyers stay cautious on price outlook
Buyer search interest surges in these suburbs despite cooling market
PropTrack data reveals pockets of strong demand as national price growth stalls
Why your website isn’t generating leads…and it’s not a traffic problem
No enquiries, calls or conversions? The problem isn’t traffic. It’s clarity. When someone lands on your website, they are making a very quick decision about whether you are relevant to them. The post…
Falling house prices? Most Australians say bring it on, survey finds
New survey data shows majority of homeowners welcome cooling prices as Budget, rate rises reshape market
SME owners carry 50% more mortgage debt than other borrowers, Equifax finds
Business credit demand splits sharply by size as SME owners face rising mortgage stress
Momentum returning to the market
Fallen house prices plus budget certainty restored confidence
Frasé Skin raises $1.2 million to expand its tradie-focused skincare into the US
Australian skincare brand Frasé Skin, which focuses on "men in boots", has raised $1.2 million through an equity crowdfunding round. The post Frasé Skin raises $1.2 million to expand its…
Fixed rates edge lower as Westpac shifts cut timeline forward
Small fixed-rate cuts this week come alongside a revised bank forecast for RBA easing.
Annual Brokers on Non-Banks survey deadline fast approaching
Share your experience and help spotlight Australia’s top non-bank lenders
REIV urges rethink as Vic auction reforms loom amid soft clearance rates
Industry body warns new reserve price rules could push sellers toward less transparent sales
Renting cheaper than buying in most Australian capital cities
Analysis shows Sydney home owners pay more than double the monthly cost of renters
Rising mortgage costs fuel rent hike fears among tenants
Study shows nearly two-thirds of tenants are concerned that higher interest rates will push up rents
Non-bank lenders brought into Consumer Data Right framework
ACCC expands Australia's open banking regime as non-bank lenders begin sharing product data
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