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Housing market splits: Perth sprints, Brisbane and Adelaide climb as Sydney and Melbourne flatten | Latest Cotality Home Value Index
Two months into 2026, and we have seen a clear divergence in housing trends, with Sydney and Melbourne values flatlining while the mid-sized capitals continue to record a solid rate of gain at more…
Assetline Capital expands private lending division with new leadership
Expansion plans come as private credit continues to grow Down Under, creating opportunities for investors and brokers alike
Broker in Focus: Dan Pertot, Pertot & Co. Mortgage Brokers
This former banker fast-tracked his career shift to broking through intensive learning
Heartland tightens grip on reverse mortgage market
Lender holds 40% share of Australian reverse mortgage sector while posting stronger first‑half profit
Brisbane first-home buyers warned off ‘bargain’ units
Buyers’ agent outlines risks and opportunities for first-time purchasers in a rapidly moving market
Mid-sized capitals outpace Sydney and Melbourne in house price gains
Tighter stock and lower price points support ongoing growth outside the largest capitals
Inflation battle not yet over, says RBA boss
Uncertainty over the cash rate path lingers as Bullock warns inflation risks have not fully eased
Are You Ready for 20 Years’ Time?
What if I told you the next 20 years will pass much faster than you think? And when they do, you’ll either be financially free or still wondering why others got there and you didn’t. The truth is…
How investor mindset moves the markets
If they’re armed with all the research available in today’s information age, why can’t economists agree on where our property markets are heading? In fact, a better question would be – why do so many…
10 quotes that will help you deal with change
One of the constants in life is change, however most of us don't like change. Life, business, property investing or whatever is much easier if things are nice and predictable. But that's not how…
Booming Housing Markets Rise Over February | Latest stats from Dr. Andrew Wilson
Booming capital city housing markets have continued to surge over February despite an increase in official interest rates. Overall results however were mixed, with seasonal impacts continuing to…
National Weekly Auction Report – February 28th 2026 | Clearance Rates Lower Over Super Week of Auctions
Capital city auction clearance rates were generally lower over the past week as the usual early autumn selling season super surge of auctions provided more choices for buyers and more competition for…
Can Money Really Buy Happiness? The Data Says… Yes, But Only When You Understand What Happiness Really Is
Every few years, a big, seductive idea swept through popular psychology and became so embedded in public thinking that it starts to feel like a universal truth. It was the claim that money stops…
Why you like coffee, and I choose tea – it’s in the genes
Do you drink freshly brewed coffee to start off your day? Or is a cup of English breakfast tea a better option for you? Your choice could be a result of your genes, and how they affect your…
Federal Government plans to expand unfair contract rules to franchisees
The proposed reform would help level the playing field between franchisors and franchisees and extend protections against unfair contract terms. The post Federal Government plans to expand unfair…
Small-business trends of the past decade revealed
Data on the top small-business industries in 2015 and 2025 reveals how small businesses have evolved in the past decade. The post Small-business trends of the past decade revealed appeared first on…
How Do You Know When It’s Time To Sell an Underperforming Investment Property?
Every investor eventually faces this uncomfortable question: How do I know when it’s time to sell an underperforming investment property? It’s not an easy decision. In fact, it’s one of the hardest…
Same interest rates, wildly different house prices
After the RBA’s first rate hike, the housing crash narrative has predictably resurfaced. Once again, we’re told prices are about to fall - quickly, deeply, and more or less uniformly across…
Returning to your roots – how a childhood passion for art became a calling
Jacklyn’s work is directly shaped by the fresh produce grown around Mildura and her weekend rituals, such as visiting the farmers' markets and baking on Fridays. The post Returning to your roots –…
Revealed: The Top 50 People in E-commerce in Australia for 2026
This year’s Top 50 includes people working across many different categories of online retail. The post Revealed: The Top 50 People in E-commerce in Australia for 2026 appeared first on Inside Small…
BDM in the Spotlight: Craig White, Bluestone Home Loans
‘I enjoy making great friends with brokers and the banter we share’
Australia's modest growth meets stubborn inflation
Markets brace for another RBA hike
Coastal flood zones surge in value as inland Australia falls behind
Lifestyle suburbs boom while flood-battered inland towns stall
Westpac flags maturing recovery as commercial cashflow outpaces struggling SMEs
Construction, SMEs diverge as rate hikes test resilience
The 60-minute PR plan every small-business owner should be doing in 2026
Here’s the reality – in 2026 PR and media isn’t optional or nice to have anymore, it’s a must have. The post The 60-minute PR plan every small-business owner should be doing in 2026 appeared first on…
Two Aussie startups that raised $132 million this week
This week's startup funding round-up includes new deals from a cybersecurity firm and a restaurant marketplace backed by a celebrity chef. The post Two Aussie startups that raised $132 million this…
Australia’s first-home buyers squeezed as deposits blow out
Government schemes slash deposit years but stress persists
Undervalued Aussie suburbs hiding in plain sight
Hidden value suburbs brokers can use to keep deals alive
Capital growth is back: retail and industrial lead the charge
Offices split as premiums stabilise and Melbourne lags
Turning mortgages into strategy: how Khan Bungate reframes broking
From shift worker to strategist reshaping Australian lending
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