📈 Today's Commercial Property & SMSF News
RBA Urges Homeowners to Review Loans Amid Inflation Concerns
With rising inflation impacting mortgage stress, Australian homeowners are advised to proactively review their home loans before the Reserve Bank's upcoming cash rate decision. A financial expert suggests that waiting for potential rate cuts may not be the best strategy, especially in states like NSW where mortgage repayments consume a significant portion of average income.
Source: www.news.com.au
Queensland Government Fast-Tracks 1,200 New Homes in Bundaberg Coastal Project
A $1.1 billion coastal development in Bundaberg, Queensland, will benefit from a $22 million government grant, accelerating the construction of 1,200 new homes. The funding will support essential infrastructure, including roads, sewers, and water mains, potentially making homes available two years ahead of the original 2028 timeline. The Coral Cove Ocean Estate project by DevCore Property Group includes residential housing, retirement villages and a mixed-use precinct.
Source: www.news.com.au
Billionaire Kenneth Dart Shifts Investments to Sports Betting and Online Casino Stocks
Kenneth Dart, known for his substantial gains from tobacco stocks, is now investing heavily in the gambling sector. He has divested billions in tobacco shares to acquire a significant stake in Flutter Entertainment, a sportsbook operator, and build a $US2.9 billion position in Evolution AB, a Swedish online casino firm. This shift reflects a contrarian investment strategy focused on "sin stocks."
Source: www.smh.com.au
📊 Yesterday's Key Developments
Golfer Cameron Smith Scores $1.75M Profit on New Farm Apartment Sale
Professional golfer Cameron Smith recently sold his New Farm sub-penthouse for $6.6 million, achieving a $1.75 million profit in under three years. He originally purchased the apartment off-the-plan for $4.85 million in February 2023. This sale occurred shortly after Smith acquired the penthouse in the same building for $10 million, equating to roughly $47,000 per square meter. Smith, along with his wife and son, has returned to Brisbane for upcoming tournaments, including the Australian PGA, Australian Open, and Saudi International.
Source: www.realestate.com.au
Gold Coast Buyers Seek Serenity in Prime Beachfront Location
Buyers are increasingly drawn to the area between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, seeking a tranquil environment without sacrificing access to amenities. Jewel Private Residences, a beachfront development featuring The Langham Gold Coast hotel, offers residents a balance of peaceful living and convenient access to dining, spas, and the Oceanway.
Source: www.realestate.com.au
Family Achieves Holiday Home Dream Through Strategic Share Investing
The Pritchard family realized their dream of owning a holiday home on Lake Eildon by strategically investing in shares. By combining their resources and focusing on their goal, Rebecca and Eric Pritchard, both 36, were able to create a lasting family retreat. They prioritized this goal and made it a reality through dedication and careful financial planning.
Source: www.realestate.com.au
Larvotto Enhances Gold Project with Advanced Core Scanning Technology
Larvotto Resources has acquired and implemented Elemission's ECORE core scanning system at its Hillgrove antimony-gold project in NSW. This makes Hillgrove the only operating mine site in Australia with on-site laser ablation and atomic emission spectroscopy. The ECORE system provides rapid, high-resolution multi-element geochemistry and quantitative mineralogy, significantly reducing turnaround times for core analysis from weeks or months to just hours.
Source: www.theage.com.au
Norm Carey's $278M Warwick Project Rejected by Planning Body
Property developer Norm Carey's proposal for a $278 million construction project involving seven buildings in Warwick has been rejected by the state's primary planning authority. The reasons for the rejection were not disclosed in the summary.
Source: businessnews.com.au
Sirona Boss Claims Australian Dream of Home Ownership Is Over
Matthew McNeilly, head of Sirona, suggests that the traditional Australian aspiration of owning a home may no longer be attainable for many. He anticipates continued increases in both house prices and rental costs, signalling a shift in the housing landscape.
Source: businessnews.com.au
APRA to Phase Out Additional Tier 1 Capital Instruments by 2032
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is implementing amendments to its banking regulations to gradually eliminate Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments, also known as hybrid bonds, as eligible regulatory capital. This decision, initially announced in December of the previous year, aims to simplify the capital framework, lower costs for smaller banks, and replace AT1 with more reliable capital forms for absorbing losses. Existing AT1 instruments will be phased out by 2032, with no changes to their legal terms during the transition.
Source: www.apra.gov.au
Published: Friday 05 December 2025 | Fresh Articles: 30 | Sections: 10 | RunID: 2025-12-05T08:11:50+11:00
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