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Brokers and investors have warned that proposed changes to the capital gains tax discount could cause unintended consequences without solving Australia’s housing shortage.

LMG data shows first home buyers were a key driver of late-2025 momentum in mortgage activity, following the expansion of the federal government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme.

As social media plays an increasingly prominent role in how brokers market themselves, broker coach Jason Back has warned against equating online visibility with business success.

Brokers have taken a measured view of fresh inflation data, which has placed an interest rate hike firmly back on the table.

The entry of Viking as the first new residential aggregator in more than 15 years has put a fresh spotlight on competition, differentiation, and switching risk in Australia’s aggregator ...

Cashback and commission-refund mortgage offers are once again under the spotlight, but questions remain over their effectiveness and impact on the broker value proposition.

The NSW government’s new guarantee scheme has been hailed as a breakthrough for stalled housing projects, but questions remain over whether it will meaningfully lift supply.

Aggregator Australian Finance Group has reported a record lift in broker activity in the second quarter of the financial year 2026.

Brokers have entered 2026 at pace, but broker business coach Jason Back has cautioned that strong workflow alone should not be mistaken for long-term security.

Australian businesses may be delaying major decisions, but investment and growth remain firmly on the agenda for many, according to new national survey data.