Global events can feel distant from everyday decisions like buying a home or reviewing a mortgage. However, international uncertainty, including geopolitical conflict and economic volatility, continues to influence Australia’s lending and property landscape in subtle but important ways. Understanding these connections can help borrowers make more confident, informed choices. Interest Rates and Inflation Don’t Exist in a Vacuum Global instability has contributed to higher ener

Property investors may be motivated by different goals. With changing market conditions and some areas seeing slower price growth, some investors may be placing greater focus on rental yield and cash flow rather than capital growth alone. This shift may influence both property selection and financing decisions. If you’re considering investing in property, here’s what to know about rental yields and why they matter. What is rental yield? Rental yield is the annual rent generat

When it comes to buying an investment property, you don’t necessarily need to limit yourself to your own backyard. Looking beyond your local market, including interstate, can open up new opportunities when the timing is right. Often referred to as “borderless investing”, this approach allows you to tap into growth in different regions. However, investing in a different state comes with its own considerations. Understanding how it works, where the opportunities may be, and wha

Property investment looks different for everyone, with no single approach suiting every situation. As market conditions, lending rules and affordability, continue to change, planning and preparation are becoming an increasingly important part of the conversation for investors. With a new year underway, many property investors are reviewing their goals and plans for the months ahead. Whether you already own an investment property or you are planning your first purchase in 2026

Dream Escape or a Decision Worth Rethinking? By Mark Daniels, Lifestyle & Property Feature When most people think about investing, their mind goes straight to shares, ETFs, or w hatever the market’s doing that week. But property, especially holiday homes, can be a genuine alternative for long‑term returns. Buying a holiday home sounds great on paper, a dream many of us have — sun, space, and a spot that’s yours whenever you need to escape. But the reality? It’s a mix of dr