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Your clients don’t trust AI – here’s why you should use it anyway
According to a global Qualtrics survey, Australian consumers are some of the biggest sceptics in the world when it comes…
The infrastructure corridors redefining commercial value in 2026
While the dominant themes of 2024 and 2025 revolved around inflation and interest rate adjustments, 2026 has ushered in a…
Cash rate held steady in November as inflation proved slower to ease
As inflation edged higher and housing demand continued to grow, the RBA chose to maintain its cautious stance earlier this…
Inside Australia’s new credit spectrum
As banks tighten their lending criteria and borrowers look for faster access to capital, non-bank and private lenders are filling…
Arrears ease as $187 billion in new loans signals buyer comeback
After three interest rate cuts from the Reserve Bank this year, mortgage holders are finally getting some relief. According to…
Credit eases for property developers despite industry pressure
Financing hurdles are coming down for developers, but pressure remains across the broader construction industry. According to Stamford Capital’s latest…
Brokers dominate mortgage market as banks try to win back share
Mortgage brokers are settling more home loans than ever. They now account for almost 77% of new residential loans, putting…
Billionaires’ fortunes reach $668bn as property and tech expand
Australia’s 200 richest are now worth an eye-watering $667.8 billion, with their wealth averaging $3.1 billion each. The country has…
Rate cuts lift borrowing power but affordability slips further
With the cash rate now at 3.85% after two cuts in three months, attention is turning to what the reductions…
Small businesses pull back on borrowing
Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are holding back on borrowing, and it’s not because they don’t need the capital.…