A residential SMSF lending product with offset has been launched by the non-major bank, enabling brokers to digitally lodge SMSF loan applications. AMP Bank has begun piloting a residential self-managed super fund (SMSF) lending solution, marking the bank’s return to...

Property investment looks different for everyone, with no single approach suiting every situation. As market conditions, lending rules and affordability, continue to change, planning and preparation are becoming an increasingly important part of the conversation for...

January is ideal for investors to set 2026 goals, with the beginning of the year providing clarity on strategy, budgets, risk parameters, and milestones that align property decisions with long-term wealth and lifestyle outcomes. Here is how to do it. According to...

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...

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 &...

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...

With demand on the rise, buyers have been turning to pre-market opportunities to beat the competition, with a top agent revealing how both buyers and sellers can leverage the off-market space. Pulse Property Agents’ director, Ben Pike, has shared his top advice for...

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...

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...

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...