Australia’s Two-Speed Housing Market: CBA Forecasts Slower Price Growth Ahead

CBA forecasts national dwelling price growth will slow to 5% in 2026 and 3% in 2027 as higher interest rates cool Sydney and Melbourne while Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide stay strong.
Australia’s Buyer Hotspots Are Shifting — What It Means for Home Buyers in 2026

New data shows affordable regional and outer-metro suburbs are surging in buyer demand as Australians adapt to rising interest rates and tighter borrowing capacity.
Should You Fix Your Home Loan Rate? What Australian Borrowers Need to Know in 2026

With economists warning of further rate hikes in 2026, Australian mortgage holders face a critical decision: fix, stay variable, or split? Here is what to consider.
Bất Ổn Định Đang Làm Tê Liệt Thị Trường Bất Động Sản Úc — Không Phải Lãi Suất

Thị trường bất động sản Úc đang trải qua giai đoạn đặc biệt khó đoán do xung đột địa chính trị, giá xây dựng tăng, và khả năng lãi suất tiếp tục tăng. Chuyên gia cho rằng việc cố đoán thời điểm thị trường là vô nghĩa.
Auction Clearance Rates Are Falling — But First Home Buyers Are Still Finding Opportunities

Sydney auction clearance rates have hit their lowest since 2018, but sub-$1m first home buyer markets remain competitive. Here is what borrowers need to know in 2026.
Tâm Lý Người Tiêu Dùng Úc Sụt Giảm Mạnh: Lãi Suất Và Giá Xăng Gây Áp Lực Lớn Lên Ngân Sách Gia Đình

Chỉ số Niềm Tin Người Tiêu Dùng Westpac giảm 12,5% trong tháng 4/2026 xuống 80,1. Lãi suất tăng và giá xăng $2,40/lít gây áp lực lớn lên ngân sách gia đình Úc.
Westpac Warns of Three More Rate Hikes — What Australian Borrowers Need to Know

Westpac’s chief economist warns of three more RBA rate hikes, potentially pushing the cash rate to 4.85% by August 2026. Here’s what Australian mortgage holders need to know and how to prepare.
First-Home Buyer Surge Reshapes Australia’s Mortgage Market in 2026

Australia’s mortgage market is shifting as first-home buyers surged 11.2% in Q4 2025. Regional investment is booming but carries risks. Here’s what borrowers should know.
First Home Buyer Scheme Pushing Up Prices — What It Means for New Borrowers in 2026

Government first home buyer schemes may be inadvertently driving up property prices, putting vulnerable borrowers under more financial pressure. Here is what it means for you.
Mortgage Stress Is Forcing Australians to Delay Healthcare — What Borrowers Need to Know in 2026

New research shows nearly 1 in 2 Australian borrowers are delaying healthcare due to rising mortgage costs. FinHub examines what this means and the options worth exploring.