The Reserve Bank of Australia has officially increased the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points. This decision follows a re-acceleration of inflation to 3.8%, with underlying inflation still sitting above the RBA’s preferred 2%–3% target band.
What does this mean for the property market? While higher interest rates typically tighten borrowing capacity and can lead to a cooling in price growth, the “big picture” for 2026 remains one of resilience. The critical shortage of housing across the country continues to act as a powerful counter-balance.
Read More & Stay Informed You can read the full detailed report on these economic shifts via the link below: 👉 [Link Here]
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Dean Inzitari – Director & Principal Broker – dean.inzitari@loanmarket.com.au
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