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| Australian Mortgage Market Reaches Record $2.41 Trillion Amid Rising Property Prices Sun, 11 Jan: In November 2025, Australia's residential mortgage market achieved a new milestone, with authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) collectively holding $2.41 trillion in home loans. This represents a 0.67% increase over the month and a 6.36% rise over the preceding year, as reported by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). - read more
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| APRA Implements Cap on High Debt-to-Income Home Loans to Safeguard Financial Stability Sun, 11 Jan: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced a significant policy change aimed at mitigating emerging risks in the housing market. Effective February 2026, APRA will impose a cap on high debt-to-income (DTI) home loans, limiting banks to issuing no more than 20% of new home loans with DTI ratios of six times or higher. This measure applies to both owner-occupier and investor loans, excluding new housing developments. - read more
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| Australian Home Prices Hit Record Highs in December 2025 Sun, 11 Jan: In December 2025, Australia's housing market reached a new peak, with the national median home price climbing to $880,000, reflecting an 8.8% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was driven by varying performances across different regions, with regional areas outperforming capital cities. - read more
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| Australian Boating Industry Sees Significant Growth Amidst Economic Challenges Sun, 11 Jan: The Boating Industry Association (BIA) has released its latest State of the Industry Data Report, revealing a noteworthy national turnover of $10.12 billion for the fiscal year 2023-24. This represents a 5% increase from the previous year, underscoring the sector's resilience and growth despite recent economic uncertainties. - read more
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| Understanding State-by-State Insurance Requirements for Strata Schemes in Australia Strata schemes are a popular form of property ownership in Australia, particularly in cities where high-density living is common. A strata scheme is essentially a building or collection of buildings that allows for individual ownership of a part of the property, combined with shared ownership of common areas. Residents coexist in a community and collectively manage shared spaces such as gardens, driveways, or facilities. - read more
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| How to Make a Claim on Your Strata Insurance: A Step-by-Step Guide When it comes to strata insurance, making a claim can feel daunting if you're not familiar with the process. A vital first step is understanding what constitutes a claimable event. Typically, these are events that lead to damage or loss in the common areas of a property, such as fire, storm damage, or vandalism. However, each policy can vary, so it’s important to check the specifics of what your coverage includes. - read more
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| The Importance of Updating Your Strata Insurance Policy Strata insurance is a specific type of insurance designed to cover shared property and common areas within a strata-titled property. This includes coverage for dwelling structures, common hallways, roofs, and sometimes even shared swimming pools or gardens. - read more
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| Understanding the Layers of Strata Insurance Strata insurance, also known as body corporate insurance, is a form of cover specifically designed for properties that share ownership or have multiple units. It typically covers the building and common areas, along with liability protection. This includes areas such as the roof, stairwells, lifts, driveways, and shared spaces in residential complexes, units, or apartments. - read more
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