17/03/2026
Interest rates are rising again, with the RBA lifting the cash rate to 4.1%.
With inflation still sitting above target and fuel prices adding pressure, this signals that borrowing costs may stay higher for longer. For homeowners, that likely means continued increases to mortgage repayments and a need to be more intentional with financial decisions.
If you’re renovating, building, or planning a project this year, it’s worth stepping back and looking at the bigger picture. Timing, loan structure, and budget flexibility matter more than ever right now.