EOFY prep that pays off for property investors
As the End of Financial Year approaches, it is an ideal time for property investors to pause, get organised and ensure their property portfolio is positioned as effectively as possible for the year…
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The Iran war and markets: Keeping perspective amid uncertainty
There’s a particular kind of unease that creeps in when market headlines start mixing geopolitics with talk of oil prices and recessions. That feeling has been hard to avoid, as the escalating war…
What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes
When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board voted unanimously to lift the cash rate to 3.85% in February, the decision was driven by one overriding concern. It wants to stop the rising cost of…
Autumn 2026
March has arrived, and with that the weather starts to cool; this brings a fresh chapter and a chance to set your pace for the months ahead. February delivered mixed signals for the Australian…
RBA Announcement – February 2026
At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was increasing the cash rate to 3.85 per cent.Please click here to view the Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy…
Here’s what new debt-to-income home loan caps mean for banks and borrowers
For the first time ever, the Australian banking regulator has announced it will impose new debt-to-income limits on housing loans made by banks.Such limits are a common tool used by regulators in…