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Australia’s property hotspots for 2026 unveiled

Australia’s property hotspots for 2026 unveiled

The annual realestate.com.au Hot 100 list has been released, showcasing which Australian suburbs are expected to outperform in 2026. Property platform realestate.com.au has released its Hot 100 Suburbs list for 2026, showcasing which Australian suburbs might be the...

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Brokers remain the channel of choice for mortgagors

Brokers remain the channel of choice for mortgagors

The overwhelming majority of Australian borrowers continue to choose mortgage brokers to assist them when it comes to financing a home. The mortgage broker sector continues to dominate home lending, with the latest quarterly market share data from the Mortgage &...

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Brokers expect agri lending to grow

Brokers expect agri lending to grow

Demand for agricultural finance is expected to grow over the December quarter, with brokers suggesting this segment has the strongest borrowing appetite for commercial finance. The Broker Pulse: Commercial Lending report – conducted by Agile Market Intelligence in...

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Investor lending surges to record high

Investor lending surges to record high

New investment loans have reached record highs in number and dollar terms, ABS research has found. Investor lending soared to new heights in the September quarter, as falling borrowing costs and low vacancy rates give investors a boost, according to Australian Bureau...

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House price growth fastest in more than 2 years

House price growth fastest in more than 2 years

The expansion of the Australian government’s 5 per cent deposit scheme has helped accelerate house price growth. Housing values have grown at their fastest pace since June 2023, pushing annual growth to 6.1 per cent, according to Cotality research. Cotality’s Home...

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Major bank says rate-easing cycle is over

Major bank says rate-easing cycle is over

Australia’s biggest bank is predicting that the central bank has reached the end of the current rate-easing cycle. Several banks, including the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and Westpac, have revised their cash rate forecasts after quarterly inflation rose...

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Record house prices fuel co-buying boom

Record house prices fuel co-buying boom

More first home buyers are using joint mortgages to co-buy homes, according to NAB research. There has been a sharp increase in the number of Australians co-buying a home, as prospective home owners pool their savings to get a foot on the property ladder. National...

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