All mortgage news and updates from May 2026
The government says the budget will help 75,000 first home buyers. The real number is closer to 7,500 a year. Here's what the budget actually delivers — and what it doesn't.
Read Full Article →Sydney rents have stopped rising for the first time in five years — not because supply improved, but because tenants can't pay any more. Here's what it means for investors.
Read Full Article →Australia's April jobs data came in weak — unemployment rose to 4.5% and employment fell. Here's what it means for the RBA's 16 June decision and your mortgage.
Read Full Article →Most investors are focused on the tax changes from the 2026 budget. Here's what's flying under the radar — how losing negative gearing on established properties affects how much banks will actually lend you.
Read Full Article →Negative gearing restricted to new builds from 1 July 2027. The 50% CGT discount replaced with indexation. Existing properties fully grandfathered. Here's what was decided and what investors should do now.
Read Full Article →The cash rate is at 4.35% and the next RBA meeting is 15–16 June. Three of four major banks forecast a hold. Westpac tips another hike to 4.60%. Here's what the data says and what borrowers should do now.
Read Full Article →The RBA has lifted the cash rate to 4.35% — the highest since late 2011. Here's the exact impact on your repayments, what the Board said about future hikes, and what borrowers should do now.
Read Full Article →The March quarter CPI came in hot. Headline inflation jumped to 4.6% — the highest since 2023. The RBA meets in 5 days and 30 of 33 economists are tipping a hike to 4.35%. Here's what it adds to your repayments.
Read Full Article →You can save up to $50,000 for a home deposit inside super and pay just 15% tax instead of your marginal rate. Most first home buyers have never heard of it. Here's exactly how it works.
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