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When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifts the official cash rate, it’s known as a rate hike. These increases are usually introduced to slow inflation and stabilise the economy — but they can have a direct impact on anyone with a mortgage or anyone planning to buy property.
So what does a rate rise actually mean for you? Let’s break it down.
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Bryan Ong from Rise High Investor, Rise High’s Marissa Schulze, and Lachlan Turner from Turner Real Estate, have joined forces once again for the first property market update of 2026!
