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Labor reportedly weighing up changes to CGT discount
5 February 2026

The federal government is reportedly considering changes to the CGT discount ahead of the May budget, as pressure mounts to cut the current rate from 50 to 25 per cent.

‘Avocado toast’ v ‘Avocado-caviar toast’: Rethinking mortgages through a non-linear lens
29 January 2026

The mortgage industry’s neat categories are blinding brokers to a fast-growing, high-value cohort – and leaking clean revenue in the process, writes Michelle Joseph.

Bank retreats from teller services, pivots to lending and advice
22 January 2026

Banks are increasingly reshaping their in-person offering, moving away from traditional teller services and towards lending, advice, and specialist support.

Consumers warned as holiday scams surge
24 December 2025

Australians are being urged to double-check payments, deliveries, and deals this holiday season, with scammers expected to capitalise on the festive rush through increasingly sophisticated ...

House prices to rise 6–8% in 2026
24 December 2025

Property prices are tipped to reach a new peak in 2026, but economists now expect the pace of growth to be more subdued, at around 6–8 per cent.

Government provides update on 5% Deposit Scheme
24 December 2025

The Treasury has provided details on how many first home buyers have utilised the recently expanded scheme in its Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook.

Home ownership intent polarises across states as older Australians walk away
22 December 2025

Australians’ plans to buy a home are increasingly diverging across the country, with some seeing a surge in permanent rejection, according to new research.

Rising house prices boost household wealth: ABS
19 December 2025

Australian household wealth climbed strongly in the September quarter, with rising housing values reinforcing the central role property plays in household balance sheets.

Dwelling approvals down after September surge
3 December 2025

The total number of dwellings approved fell in October, according to the ABS.

Mortgage applications soar to 4-year high
13 November 2025
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Mortgage demand has surged to the highest level since 2021, boosted by strong first home buyer uptake, according to Equifax.