Householders insurance has posted a negative underwriting result in four of the past ten quarters, including a catastrophic loss of $1.08 billion in December 2025. Premiums are up 18% in two years. It is not enough
Taxes, housing and investor changes in focus
Some industry players are starting to whisper about the possibility of increased arrears in the months ahead
New APRA executives signal continuity, deeper scrutiny for lenders, and funds
Australia’s deal frenzy shows no signs of slowing
Serviceability rules, not prices, now cap buyer budgets
Partial relief granted, but capital and controls still watched
APRA’s new investor guidelines take effect 1 Feb., but investor activity shows no signs of slowing
Investors now account for 41% of mortgage demand
Banks' home loan books grow but data reveals parallel realities
