As the Reserve Bank of Australia prepares to make its next call, the pressure is building for borrowers. A fuel‑driven inflation spike has complicated the outlook, leaving the RBA torn between pausing and pushing rates higher. This update breaks down the key forces at play and what borrowers should be thinking about now.

Interest rate increases and rising living costs have made 2026 a challenging year for property owners. Learn how a mortgage broker can help you stay in control.

Queensland stayed resilient into 2026 as tight stock and “imported” buyers supported key suburbs—even as national growth cooled. With the RBA meeting next week and CPI in focus, we outline what might happen to rates, how that affects your borrowing power, and the smart moves for owner occupiers, investors and downsizers across SEQ.