Well, that’s almost a wrap on 2025 and what a year it’s been for the property market. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from 2025 and see what aspiring property purchasers can expect from 2026. Looking back on 2025 Interest rates came down The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) started the year with a […]
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Buy now, pay later. Sounds convenient and harmless, right? It’s no surprise that Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services like Afterpay have surged in popularity as it lets you split purchases into smaller, interest-free instalments (as long as you pay on time). In fact, the value of BNPL transactions in Australia is expected to jump from about
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For many young Australians, home ownership can feel more like a distant dream than something within reach. Rising living costs, strong property price growth and slow wage increases have put real pressure on those hoping to buy their first home. Research by Deloitte Access Economics earlier this year, highlighted just how challenging the landscape has become. Average
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At its final meeting of 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate on hold at 3.60%. The pause comes despite inflation continuing to rise above target – a trend that sparked fresh concerns the RBA might be forced to lift rates again. Read today’s official statement on the RBA’s website The
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