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Rental market remains in limbo

Rental market remains in limbo

As policymakers debate investors versus homeowners, renters are being left behind

Kellie Ell May 28, 2026
Spotlight: Andrea Palella’s rise in finance

Spotlight: Andrea Palella’s rise in finance

'This industry isn’t just about writing loans. It’s about people,' says the broker

Queensland property keeps climbing — but caution is creeping in

Queensland property keeps climbing — but caution is creeping in

Strong March quarter growth masks a market increasingly shaped by hesitation

Tasmanian first-home buyers face $20k+ stamp duty shock at settlement

Tasmanian first-home buyers face $20k+ stamp duty shock at settlement

A cut-off date detail could blindside buyers already under contract in Tasmania

Skip joins ApplyOnline as lender doubles down on broker growth

Skip joins ApplyOnline as lender doubles down on broker growth

The 2% deposit lender is expanding its aggregator footprint with three more panels on the way

APRA holds the line on lending — but shakes up the banking tiers

APRA holds the line on lending — but shakes up the banking tiers

Serviceability buffer stays at 3% as APRA restructures how banks are tiered and regulated

Finance workers feel underpaid and stuck — and employers should be worried

Finance workers feel underpaid and stuck — and employers should be worried

Salary satisfaction is slipping across banking and finance as pay barely tracks inflation

ATO's new holiday housing rules could cost investors thousands

ATO's new holiday housing rules could cost investors thousands

Here's what homeowners and brokers need to know

Inflation cools

Inflation cools

Hopes of a near-term interest rate pause are on the line

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