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M&A momentum builds despite higher rates and tax headwinds

M&A momentum builds despite higher rates and tax headwinds

The proposed Bank Australia and P&N Group merger is the latest example

Kellie Ell Aug 10, 2026
Adelaide runs red hot as rest of Australia cools

Adelaide runs red hot as rest of Australia cools

Six of the nation's top 10 hottest LGAs are in Greater Adelaide, new index shows

Auction activity picks up as buyers edge back in ahead of RBA call

Auction activity picks up as buyers edge back in ahead of RBA call

Clearance rates climb across the board with Tuesday's rate decision in focus

Co-buying on the rise as property affordability worsens

Co-buying on the rise as property affordability worsens

When mum, dad and adult children go all in on one mortgage

Two-thirds of borrowers fear next rate rise will break the budget

Two-thirds of borrowers fear next rate rise will break the budget

New research shows deepening divide between mortgage holders and debt-free owners

House prices tipped to soften in most capitals ahead of RBA's Tuesday call

House prices tipped to soften in most capitals ahead of RBA's Tuesday call

Borrowing power already down tens of thousands ahead of Tuesday's rate call

ASIC removes highest number of high-risk operators in five years

ASIC removes highest number of high-risk operators in five years

Financial services bannings hit five-year high as regulator ramps up administrative crackdown

Finalists for the 2026 Australian Mortgage Awards revealed

Finalists for the 2026 Australian Mortgage Awards revealed

Winners will be announced at the event on 16 October

ANZ anticipating an RBA pause

ANZ anticipating an RBA pause

Market players are also expecting rates to hold steady

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