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by Tye Thies What Happened, What's Next & How to Navigate the Property Market As another financial year comes to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on one of the most eventful 12-month pe

New AML Rules for Real Estate Agents from 1 July 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Australia's anti-money laundering laws are changing, and from 1 July 2026, real estate agents will be requi

For years, Brisbane’s premium school catchments have been a major driver of house prices, with families paying well over $1.5 million to secure access to high-p

What Property Investors Need to Know Capital gains tax (CGT) remains one of the most discussed policy levers in Australia’s housing and investment landscape. With ongoing debate around housing afford

What It Means for Mortgage Repayments and Borrowing Capacity Australia’s interest rate cycle has shifted again in 2026, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) resuming rate hikes in response to per

Australia’s banking regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), has introduced new debt-to-income (DTI) lending rules that take effect from 1 February 2026. These changes are des

The Toowoomba property market has continued its upward trajectory in 2025, supported by tight supply, growing buyer demand, and the region’s strong appeal as a lifestyle and employment hub. As we clos

How It Works and Who Can Access It The Help to Buy scheme is a shared-equity initiative from the Australian Government designed to make entering the property market easier for everyday Australians. I