NEWS

State budgets deliver stability but leave housing supply barriers intact, groups warn

Industry bodies welcome spending commitments across both states but flag contributions, tax settings and project cashflow as unresolved pressure points

Regional migration hits record level in March quarter

Net outflow from capital cities to regional areas reaches its highest level since the Regional Movers Index began

Australia's first neighbourhood for first-home buyers to be built in Adelaide

South Australia fast-tracks a dedicated precinct at Playford Alive, with around 400 homes expected by end of 2027

NSW invests in modern construction methods to boost sector productivity

Budget commitment targets housing supply and infrastructure delivery through manufacturing-led reform

PREMIUM

Helping brokers get AI right: the aggregator’s new role

Aggregators must build broker capability, ensure safe adoption and develop appropriate solutions

SPECIALTY

SMSF

Anger grows over SMSF lending ban proposal

Mortgage brokers left scrambling following shock ban on residential SMSF lending

SMSF

Labor to ban SMSF property lending

Deal reached with Greens to get Budget bill over the line

MORTGAGE INDUSTRY

Broker in Focus: Ashley Hooker, Mortgage Choice Woronora Heights

Mortgage Choice franchise owner on hard-won lessons, tech's rising role, and what new brokers really need to know

Broker in Focus: Ashley Hooker, Mortgage Choice Woronora Heights

Mortgage Choice franchise owner on hard-won lessons, tech's rising role, and what new brokers really need to know

Banking giant creates separate CIO and CTO positions as digital and AI capabilities become central to its strategy

Technology

Employers warn of the proposed legislation's economic consequences

Business Growth

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The 2025 Australian Mortgage Awards

The AMAs returned to celebrate the exceptional achievements of Australia's mortgage finance professionals

World’s 100 Best Mortgage Leaders | Global 100

Spotlighting the world’s best 100 mortgage leaders who continue to deliver success for their organizations and drive the industry forward