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

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