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High-quality image of an upscale Australian home symbolising interest rate cuts and rising property demand, as analysed by Rodney McLoughlin.

Rate Cuts May Supercharge Buyer Demand – But Deposits Still Key

With the Reserve Bank tipped to cut interest rates again this month, a new wave of property market momentum may be just around the corner. Analysts suggest that even a 1% drop in the cash rate could boost borrowing power by over $100,000 for dual-income households earning $200,000 annually. This comes after February’s surprise rate cut — the first in over four years — which sparked a noticeable...

High-quality, realistic image of a sunny Australian suburban street showing a Federation-style brick home and a modern two-story residence, reflecting housing diversity and the optimistic outlook shared by Rodney McLoughlin.

Will Rate Cuts Spark Another Property Surge?

Optimism Grows as Rate Cuts LoomNational Australia Bank CEO Andrew Irvine has struck an optimistic tone for the Australian economy, predicting a sharp drop in interest rates to 2.6% by early 2026. He expects the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to begin cutting rates this month, starting with a bold 50 basis point move. If this happens, households could start to feel real financial relief, with each rate...

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