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What Really Drives Property Prices Higher?
If you’ve been following the headlines, you’ve probably seen all sorts of theories about what’s pushing Australian property prices to record highs again. Some say it’s greedy investors. Others blame…
Property investor tax hikes all but confirmed as Greens dangle bargaining chip in front of Labor
Minority party showing increasing willingness to work with Labor – but not without some mutual backscratching
Something strange is happening in Australia’s housing market right now | Property Insiders
Something strange is happening in Australia’s housing market right now. In some of our major cities rents have actually fallen slightly over the past month. Sydney house rents, for example, dropped…
Bundaberg residents evacuate as major flood nears its peak
Bundaberg residents are evacuating their homes and businesses as the city faces its worst flood in more than a decade.
Housing targets don’t swing hammers
Australia loves a big housing target. A million homes here, 1.2 million there - bold numbers splashed across press releases and podium backdrops. But the latest BuildSkills Housing Workforce Capacity…
Ubank plans to pay one lucky Australian's mortgage for a year
One homeowner will receive $100K and spend a year 'not thinking about repayments'
MFAA announces 2026 national consumer campaign
MFAA Accredited Brokers to be promoted across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and more
Technology is reshaping the mortgage game
NextGen gathers insights from industry players in new report
MFAA launches 2026 consumer push to funnel more borrowers to brokers
New national campaign aims to steer more Australians to MFAA brokers.
Hidden rate lock fees could sting fixed-rate borrowers
Percentage-based rate lock fees risk eroding fixed-rate savings
Regional boom reshapes borrower demand as Aussies look beyond capitals
Affordable regions lure buyers, reshaping broker opportunities outside big cities.
Brisbane buyers battle 30-offer auctions as unit market surges
Intense competition in Brisbane units is reshaping buyer tactics.
Proposed Decommissioning of the Bulk Electronic Clearing System: RBA Risk Assessment Update
Fixed mortgage rates surge as RBA decision looms
Lenders lift fixed home loan rates, narrowing options for borrowers.
[PODCAST] The Capital Gains Tax Debate: What Property Investors Must Know, with Ken Raiss
What if the next big housing reform doesn’t fix housing affordability at all? What if it doesn’t lower property prices, doesn’t deliver much extra money to the government for years, but it scares…
Revealed – Best Mortgage Brokers Under 35 in Australia
MPA’s 2026 Rising Stars list celebrates the brokers bringing fresh energy into the dynamic and highly competitive Australian broking industry
Women’s participation seen as vital to easing housing shortfall
HIA uses International Women’s Day to urge more women into residential building roles
Regional property appeal persists as buyers return to major cities
Westpac research shows steady appetite for regional housing alongside rising capital city interest
Moving house ranked among life’s most stressful events, research finds
It’s more stressful than having a child or getting married
LMG rehires WA manager to guide broker growth
Industry figure takes dual role at LMG and Loan Market as Western Australia activity intensifies
Best Mortgage Brokers Under 35 in Australia | Rising Stars
Australia’s best mortgage brokers under 35 are progressing rapidly, delivering results that reflect technical mastery and commercial maturity way beyond their years
Why client data breaches are a real risk for mortgage brokers
Mortgage brokers sit on a goldmine for cybercriminals – and rising breach costs prove it
Are You Going to Live the Second Half of Your Life Differently From the First?
Let me ask you something that most people avoid thinking about. If the next 20 years of your life look almost identical to the last 20, would that genuinely excite you? Or would it quietly disappoint…
FWO swoops on takeaway businesses over compliance notice failures
One owner was accused of "a blatant disregard of his statutory obligations". The post FWO swoops on takeaway businesses over compliance notice failures appeared first on Inside Small Business.
Aussie bond prices are in free fall – what does it mean for mortgages?
Soaring oil prices risks causing havoc for Aussie mortgage holders
Scholarship for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs launched to boost small players
The Future Entrepreneur Scholarship program aims to support beauty industry graduates not only in their work but also in business ownership. The post Scholarship for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs…
A viscous cycle – How housing policy, inflation and the RBA are now tightly intertwined
There seems to be ongoing confusion about the role housing is playing in Australian inflation and whether the recently expanded 5% Deposit Scheme has anything to do with the current CPI pulse and the…
How I Hired Warren Buffett as My Property Mentor
Have you been looking for a great property mentor? I remember early in my investing career when I was keen to find a mentor, I found the perfect one. I was mentored by Warren Buffett. In fact,…
BDM in the Spotlight: Luke Butcher, Bluestone Home Loans
'It’s not just about copying and pasting policy but being a good operator, having fun with your brokers... and enjoying working with them'
Why crowd-sourced funding has become a serious growth option for SMEs
At its core, crowd-sourced funding allows businesses to raise funds from the people who already believe in them. The post Why crowd-sourced funding has become a serious growth option for SMEs…
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