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Brokers have criticised the Queensland government’s Boost to Buy scheme, pointing to its reliance on a single participating lender and highlighting broader structural concerns with shared ...

Australia’s housing market is set to shift into a slower phase of growth, with higher interest rates beginning to weigh more heavily on demand, according to forecasts from Commonwealth Bank ...

An industry body has warned that changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing policies could be “dangerous” to investors, eroding confidence and slashing rental supply.

Brokers are being urged to move away from reactive “firefighting” and instead focus on building systems that prevent recurring issues, as growing workloads expose operational weaknesses ...

Australia’s vast interior is famous for its epic landscapes, ancient cultures, and inhospitable terrains – but perhaps not mortgage brokers.

The Western Australian government has committed $250 million in the 2026–27 state budget to underwrite apartment pre-sales and accelerate housing supply.

Growth momentum across Australia’s housing finance market has eased, even as loan books continue to climb, according to latest data from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

The federal government has released draft legislation in consultation to clarify capital gains tax rules for foreign investors selling assets linked to Australian land and resources.

Business confidence has slumped sharply as global uncertainty escalates, despite underlying activity remaining relatively resilient.

A new dataset tracking property ladder movement across Australia’s major capitals is providing fresh insight into how borrowers are navigating shifting rate environments.

Specialist lending activity is accelerating as brokers increasingly turn to technology to navigate more complex scenarios, according to new data from Quickli.

A new survey has highlighted the strength of the broker channel in property investment, with more than half of respondents indicating they use brokers to fund investments.

As mortgage fraud concerns re-emerge across the lending sector, brokers are speaking out about their experiences, responsibilities, and the growing complexity of detecting malpractice.

ME Bank has launched a new digital home lending experience for brokers, aimed at simplifying the mortgage process through updated products and streamlined workflows.

Bridgit has been appointed to the lending panel of Specialist Finance Group (SFG), expanding the availability of its bridging loan products to brokers within SFG’s national network.