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APRA Reporting Update: Life Insurance and Your Home Loan
- April 24, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
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APRA has launched a consultation on updated reporting standards for life insurers, transitioning data collections to the APRA Connect platform. For home loan borrowers, this is a reminder of the role APRA plays in keeping Australia’s financial system stable — and why that stability matters when you have a mortgage.
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Aged Care Changes 2026: What Older Homeowners Need to Know
- April 23, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
From 1 October 2026, personal care services under the aged care Support at Home scheme will be free. For older homeowners, this reshapes the financial case for aging in place and affects decisions about whether to sell, downsize or modify the family home.
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First Home Guarantee: Cheaper Homes Growing Fastest in 2026
- April 22, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
Properties under the First Home Guarantee scheme caps grew 6.7% in value in six months, more than double the 3.6% growth seen in properties above the caps. New Cotality analysis shows the 5% deposit scheme has driven faster price growth in affordable segments, and what it means for first home buyers considering the scheme in 2026.
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NSW Housing Supply 2026: Fast-Track Builds vs Flood Risk
- April 19, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
NSW is fast-tracking more than 1,000 housing developments to hit its target of 377,000 new homes by 2029. A flood-prone aged care site in Forest Lodge is now testing how far the Minns government will push its housing supply agenda — and what that means for buyers doing due diligence on new properties.
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Auction Market April 2026: Hot Properties, Falling Clearances
- April 17, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
The Australian auction market in April 2026 is sending mixed signals. Sydney and Melbourne clearance rates have dipped below 60 per cent, yet a 1970s time capsule home drew 175 bidders and a North Bondi apartment sold $700,000 above reserve. Here is what it means for your finances and how to prepare before you bid.
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Victoria Housing Policy 2026: What Property Buyers Must Know
- April 17, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan has reshuffled her cabinet ahead of the November 2026 election, creating a dedicated renters portfolio and putting a new minister in charge of housing, building and the Suburban Rail Loop. Here is what the changes could mean for property buyers, investors and renters in Victoria.
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First Home Guarantee: What Permanent Residents Must Know
- April 16, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
The Coalition has proposed cutting permanent residents from Australia’s First Home Guarantee. If this policy passes, permanent residents could lose access to 5% deposit home loans without LMI. Here is what it means for your plans and what to do now.
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Coalition Immigration Plan 2026: What It Means for Property
- April 14, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
The Coalition has unveiled a hardline new immigration policy that could significantly reduce Australia’s migrant and international student intake. Here’s what it might mean for housing demand, rental markets, and property values across the country.
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IMF Recession Warning 2026: What It Means for Your Home Loan
- April 14, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
The IMF has warned that conflict in the Middle East could trigger a global recession in 2026. Australian households are already cutting back on spending. Here’s what this means for your home loan, borrowing power, and property plans.
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Tasmania Heritage Property Auction: Home Loan Guide
- April 12, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
A former Tasmanian police station with original holding cells is heading to auction in Evandale on 2 May 2026. Heritage properties and community-zoned sites raise unique finance questions. Here is what buyers need to sort out before the hammer falls.