The Reserve Bank of Australia’s ‘line ball’ (5-4 in favour) decision last week to raise the cash rate by 0.25% reflects its ongoing concern that inflation pressures are proving more persistent than initially hoped. Only 5 months ago that the market was anticipating two further cuts. Now there could be 1-2 more hikes and fixed […]
What we’re telling clients after last week’s rate rise
Is your lender passing on the March rate rise?
Last week on 17 March 2026 Australia’s cash rate was lifted by 0.25 per cent. Below is a comprehensive list of how lenders have responded… ANZ Rate hike: 25 basis points Applies to: Variable-rate home loans Announcement date: 17 March Effective date: 27 March Bank Australia Rate hike: 25 basis points Applies to: Variable-rate home […]
Is property in Melbourne a dud investment?
For most Australian investors over the past three decades, residential property has felt almost infallible. Buy well, hold patiently, apply sensible leverage, and let time do the heavy lifting. This model has been deeply ingrained, particularly in markets like Melbourne where long-term population growth, limited inner-city land, and growing wealth and incomes have historically worked […]