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RBA March 2026 Rate Decision: What It Means for Australian Borrowers
The RBA held the cash rate at 3.85% in March 2026, maintaining the cautious easing position established since late 2024. Here is what this means for variable rate borrowers, fixed rate decisions and the property market.
Australian Property Market: February 2026 — Key Stats and Trends
National dwelling values grew modestly in February 2026, with Perth and Adelaide continuing to lead major city gains. Auction clearance rates held above 60% nationally. Here is the full breakdown.
APRA Lending Policy in 2026: What Has Changed and What Borrowers Need to Know
APRA continues to shape Australian mortgage lending through its prudential standards and macroprudential policy. Here is what the key APRA settings are in 2026 and how they affect what you can borrow.
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Sydney vs Melbourne Property Market: Where to Buy in 2026
A data-driven comparison of Sydney and Melbourne's property markets in early 2026 — covering median prices, rental yields, auction clearance rates, and where the growth corridors are.
Brisbane and Perth Property Markets 2026: Growth, Yields, and Opportunities
Brisbane and Perth have been Australia's standout property markets since 2021. Here is where they stand in 2026 and whether the growth has further to run.
RBA March 2026 Rate Decision: What It Means for Australian Borrowers
The RBA held the cash rate at 3.85% in March 2026, maintaining the cautious easing position established since late 2024. Here is what this means for variable rate borrowers, fixed rate decisions and the property market.
Australian Property Market: February 2026 — Key Stats and Trends
National dwelling values grew modestly in February 2026, with Perth and Adelaide continuing to lead major city gains. Auction clearance rates held above 60% nationally. Here is the full breakdown.
Regional Australia Property Markets: Best Opportunities in 2026
Regional property markets exploded during COVID but have normalised since. Here is where genuine value remains in regional Australia for owner-occupiers and investors alike.
Interest Rate Outlook for Australia 2026: What to Expect
After cutting twice from the peak, the RBA is now in a cautious holding pattern. Here is what the major banks, economists and forward markets are predicting for Australian interest rates through the rest of 2026.
Australia's Rental Crisis in 2026: Causes, Data, and What It Means for Property
Rental vacancy rates remain at historic lows across Australia in 2026. Here is what is driving the crisis, the data behind it, and what it means for both renters and property investors.
APRA Lending Policy in 2026: What Has Changed and What Borrowers Need to Know
APRA continues to shape Australian mortgage lending through its prudential standards and macroprudential policy. Here is what the key APRA settings are in 2026 and how they affect what you can borrow.
First Home Buyer Activity in Australia 2026: Key Data and Trends
First home buyer loan commitments remain elevated in 2026, supported by government guarantee schemes, falling rates and strong income growth. Here is what the data shows — and what it means for prospective buyers.
Housing Affordability in Australia 2026: State of Play and Realistic Solutions
Housing affordability is the defining issue of Australian property in 2026. This deep dive covers the real data, government policies that are working (and failing), and practical paths to ownership.
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