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18/05/2026

Nearly one week on since Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Budget flagging sweeping changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. The good news for existing investors is that grandfathering provisions are generous.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Budget on 12 May 2026, flagging sweeping changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. The good news for existing investors is that grandfathering provisions are generous.

07/05/2026

Information from the Reserve Bank of Australia which you may find useful in understanding the most recent interest rate decision.

17/03/2026

As expected the Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the cash rate today. Please get in touch with our team if we can assist with any concerns or questions you might have.

At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.10 per cent.

Read the full statement here: https://ow.ly/PNZg50Yv56S

16/03/2026

The beginning of 2026 has proven uncertainty is the only certainty in interest rates, as in world affairs.

Australia’s interest rate landscape has become increasingly unpredictable, leaving borrowers, lenders, and mortgage brokers navigating one of the most complex environments seen since the rapid tightening cycle of 2022–23.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) moving to a rising cycle was a move widely considered “entirely unlikely just months ago,” according to Herron Todd White’s Month in Review - February 2026 report.

That February change reinforced what many in the lending industry already sensed: Traditional indicators are becoming harder to read, and volatility is now the baseline.

As a mortgage broker working directly with households feeling the pinch, the message to clients is simple: Forecasting rate movements has never been more difficult...

The beginning of 2026 has proven uncertainty is the only certainty in interest rates, as in world affairs.  Australia’s interest rate landscape has become increasingly unpredictable, leaving borrowers, lenders, and mortgage brokers navigating one of the most complex environments seen sinc

19/12/2025

The Integrity Finance Australia office will be closed for the Christmas break from Wednesday 24th December until Monday 5th January 2026.

As always your broker will be available on mobile for urgent matters during this time.

We wish you a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to 2026!

28/11/2025

The rental market remains tight, with strong demand and rising yields. For investors, this is an ideal time to review loan structures and ensure they’re working efficiently.

For renters planning their first home, we can outline a clear pathway to ownership through deposit planning, saving strategies and access to first-home buyer programs.

Find out more and reach out today: https://integrityfinanceaustralia.com.au/blog/2025/11/19/melbournes-rental-market-opportunities-for-investors-and-first-home-buyers

25/11/2025

Spring has brought renewed energy to the property market, with home price growth evident across Australia. Buyer confidence is returning, and more sellers are testing the market with fresh listings.

The lack of a rate cut certainly hasn’t dampened the auction market in Melbourne, with the last few weekends seeing reserves being smashed by six-figures in several suburbs.

Our job is to help you stay prepared and competitive, whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading, or adding to your investment portfolio.

Find out more here: https://integrityfinanceaustralia.com.au/blog/2025/11/19/spring-momentum-melbourne-auction-activity-and-what-were-seeing

22/11/2025

Last week the Reserve Bank decided to keep the cash rate steady at 3.60%, taking a careful stance as inflation and housing pressures continue. For many borrowers, this pause offers a valuable window to take stock of their current loans.

Read more about it here: https://integrityfinanceaustralia.com.au/blog/2025/11/19/what-the-rbas-decision-means-for-melbourne-borrowers-right-now

19/11/2025

Take a look at the key findings from the PropTrack October 2025 Report:
🏡 Adelaide (+1.2%) and Brisbane (+0.9%) led monthly growth among the capitals. Sydney, Perth and Hobart each rose 0.6%, followed by Melbourne where prices rose 0.5%.
📍 All capitals are at record highs except Hobart (–3.9% below peak) and Canberra (–1.0% below peak).
📈 Over the past year, the strongest gainers are Darwin (+12.8%), Brisbane (+12.6%), and Perth (+11.8%), and in regional South Australia (+12.0%) and regional Queensland (+11.2%).

08/07/2025

In what is a surprise decision for some today, the Reserve Bank of Australia Board has kept the cash rate unchanged at 3.85%.

At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 3.85 per cent.

Read the full statement here: https://ow.ly/TMI650Wm5jK