Melbourne homeowners contemplating their choice between 'knockdown-rebuild' vs 'renovate' their properties in 2026, are facing a critical financial crossroads. With KPMG forecasting Melbourne house prices to climb 6.6% this year—adding approximately $64,900 to the current median of $983,000—the decision between demolishing and rebuilding versus renovating has never been more financially significant. According to recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data, dwelling approvals

As we approach 2026, Australian property investors and homeowners are facing a dramatically different interest rate landscape than many expected just months ago. The Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate steady at 3.60% in December 2025, but the real story isn't what happened—it's what Australia's Big 4 banks are now predicting for the year ahead. The Big 4 Banks Are Now Split on Interest Rate Predictions For the first time in recent memory, Australia's major banks hav