The 5 biggest rental lifestyle trends shaping where Australians

bhanuprakash.mech2026-02-05T15:28:03+11:30 The 5 biggest rental lifestyle trends shaping where Australians Lifestyle features are playing a bigger role in Australia’s rental market. Across many suburbs, rental listings increasingly highlight amenities such as: Pet-friendly options Pools On-site gyms Tennis courts However, it is important to note:this analysis reflects what is advertised in rental listings,...

2026: Does it make sense to fix your mortgage rate now?

bhanuprakash.mech2026-02-04T15:03:46+11:30 2026: Does it make sense to fix your mortgage rate now? This report provides a comprehensive framework for deciding between fixed and variable mortgage rates. Unlike simplistic advice that assumes one approach is universally better, this analysis examines your decision through multiple lenses: market conditions, personal...

RBA 2026 rate rises: why is it different this time?

bhanuprakash.mech2026-02-03T17:32:10+11:30 Australia’s interest rate cycle has taken an abrupt turn, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifting the cash rate just months after cutting it - an unusually fast reversal that underscores growing concern about inflation and housing demand. On 3 February 2026, the RBA raised...

Property Investing in 2026 is going to be challenging – 5 trends shaping it

bhanuprakash.mech2026-01-31T20:39:30+11:30 5 Trends to watch out in 2026 When Minh Nguyen and Lan Tran bought their first investment property in Cranbourne East in 2021, they believed they were doing what many Australians had done before them. They followed the headlines, attended auctions and took comfort in the...