The Reserve Bank’s recent decision to cut rates by 0.25 percentage points was big news. This newsletter looks into how lenders have responded and shares some other significant stories. Lenders cut interest rates, Borrowers embracing refinancing, Quick guide to ALP housing promises & Property prices set new record

Housing has been a key theme of the election, so new policies are likely no matter who wins. Here’s what else is making headlines in finance, property and the economy. RBA reveals positive mortgage data, Inflation keeps trending down, Investors weathering cash flow storm & Building cost growth hits 15-year low

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s next cash rate decision on April 1 will be big news, given the possibility of a rate cut. In the meantime, here’s what else is making headlines: Rate gap highlights need for regular loan reviews, Building approvals hit 2-year high, Banks offering LMI waivers & How housing has changed since covid

While all eyes were on the Reserve Bank’s cash rate decision on February 18, there were also some other important stories in the news recently: Average loan sizes in each state, Foreign investors banned from buying existing homes, Mortgage reprieve for younger borrowers & More consumers purchasing cars.

Rents hit record-high despite market slowdown, List of first home buyer grants, Five signs it’s time to refinance &Market predicted to favour buyers in 2025

Melbourne’s Co-Living Advantage: Why Investors Are Paying Attention

Buyers are gaining the upper hand in the property market as Parliament approves a new housing scheme, interest rates shape borrowing capacity, and 3 in 4 homebuyers turn to brokers for expert guidance.

As you plan for 2025, here’s a snapshot of key trends: mixed news on inflation, a record 14.54 million people employed, and continued growth in business credit.

This month’s analysis highlights rising mortgage competition, average loan sizes by state, a surprising 22% of buyers looking interstate, and a trend of borrowers choosing variable rates.

Here’s what’s making news in tax, business and the economy as we come to the end of Q1: RBA hawkish on inflation, Sales rise in most industries, ATO reveals special tax power, Small biz improvement