Brokerlab

Market Update

Shay Waraker

Shock expected for fixed-rate borrowers

Data just released shows a large number of Australian home owners are facing a significant increase to interest rates when their fixed-rate term ends....

February 5, 2026
- 3 min read

Market Update, Refinancing

Nick Bendel

Rents keep increasing – but at a decreasing rate

Property investors continue to enjoy increases in their rental income, but the rate of growth appears to be slowing....

February 5, 2026
- 3 min read

Investment Property, Market Update

Nick Bendel

New report identifies Australia’s most affordable property locations

Understanding where housing may be more affordable could feed into your investment strategy. A report has shown the most affordable areas....

February 5, 2026
- 3 min read

Investment Property, Market Update, Victoria

Nick Bendel

The number of million-dollar property suburbs continues to rise

There are now 857 suburbs in Australia with an average (geometric mean) house price of at least $1 million, as of May, according to Neoval....

February 5, 2026
- 3 min read

Buying Next Home, Market Update

Nick Bendel

The impact of natural disasters on property prices

How do natural disasters impact property markets? We have a look at the factors that determine the impact....

February 5, 2026
- 3 min read

Buying Next Home, Market Update

Shay Waraker

February cash rate: Why momentum is continuing into 2026

The RBA has made its call on the cash rate in February following increased inflation and decreased unemployment. We have a look....

February 3, 2026
- 3 min read

First Home Buyer, Market Update

Nick Bendel

Here’s how much income you need to buy your dream home

If you’re wondering how much money you need to earn to purchase property, new modelling has found the answer....

January 30, 2026
- 3 min read

Buying Next Home, Market Update

Shay Waraker

Home Guarantee Scheme expanded

The Home Guarantee Scheme is intended to help make homeownership more accessible. We break it down....

January 30, 2026
- 3 min read

First Home Buyer, Market Update

Shay Waraker

Help to Buy scheme and changes to how lenders consider student debt

A shared-equity scheme along with changes to how lenders view HECS-HELP debt could help first-home buyers get into the market....

January 30, 2026
- 3 min read

First Home Buyer, Market Update

Nick Bendel

First-home buyer grants throughout Australia

All but one state and territory offers grants to eligible first-home buyers. Find out how much you may be able to claim in different parts of the country....