Prime Insights
Rental market hits a plateau
After a period of rapid growth, Australia’s rental market is showing signs of slowing down. Is this the start of…
Banks face growing delinquencies
Mortgage arrears are on the rise at major Australian banks, reflecting the increasing financial strain on households from the high…
Australia’s millionaire population grows as property values surge
Many Australians are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, yet average wealth per adult is rising. By 2028, approximately 400,000 more…
Australian SMEs face cash crunch
Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners are struggling with dwindling cash reserves amid soaring inflation and cost-of-living pressures. According to…
Borrowers feel the heat of high rates
With interest rates staying elevated following a year of aggressive increases, mortgage stress is on the rise among borrowers. New…
Housing market soars 40% four years after pandemic
The impact of the pandemic continues to shape Australia’s property market, four years on. Dwelling prices have exploded as factors…
Australian SMEs grapple with rising defaults amid cost pressures
The rising cost of borrowing and reduced consumer demand are hitting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) hard. Payment defaults among…
Chinese investors maintain dominance in Australia’s housing market
Chinese investors remain prominent in the Australian property sector, maintaining their position as the largest foreign buyers of real estate.…
Navigating this year’s economic challenges
Australia faces economic headwinds from internal and external factors, with growth expected to slow down as challenges weigh on consumer…
What’s in store for the housing market in 2024?
Australia’s housing market defied expectations in 2023. Despite the cash rate spiking five times to a 12-year high, home values…