All finance coverage from Canberra.
House and unit prices are forecast to slide up to 4 per cent next financial year, creating a rare window for first-time buyers to enter the market at reduced entry points.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
An extra 40,000 jobs added to Australia's economy in May signals a resilient labour market that may keep the Reserve Bank focused on managing inflation through interest rates.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
The ACT Government has committed significant funding to a decade-long water quality improvement program aimed at reducing harmful blue-green algae in a major urban lake.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
A plain-English guide to the upfront costs of buying in the ACT, from conveyance duty to inspections, and the concessions that may reduce the bill.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
A plain-English guide to what makes up the cost of renting in the ACT, how rental bonds work, and the tenant protections built into the territory's residential tenancy framework.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
A plain-English guide to how Canberra property works: the forces that shape it, the leasehold land system, the difference between houses and apartments, and where to find current median data.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
A plain-English explainer on the main drivers of household costs in the ACT, how the city differs from the rest of Australia, and where to find the current official figures.
By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026
Strong employment growth adds to pressure on Reserve Bank to maintain higher rates, with implications for mortgage holders.
By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026
Australia's stronger-than-expected May employment figures signal lingering wage pressures that may keep the Reserve Bank considering further rate increases.
By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026
Australia's tight labour market is adding pressure to monetary policy, with implications for Canberra borrowers and business investment.
By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026
A stronger-than-expected May employment rise signals the Reserve Bank may maintain its cautious stance on interest rates, with implications for Canberra's household budgets.
By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026
What it really costs to live in the national capital in 2026, from rent and power bills to bus fares and the weekly grocery shop
By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026
A plain-English guide to the support available to Canberra first home buyers, from stamp duty relief to the national shared equity scheme
By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026
A plain-English guide to general rates, land tax and Canberra's 99-year Crown lease system, and where to find the official numbers
By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026
How Canberra is built around a handful of self-contained districts, and what each town centre offers people settling into the capital
By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026
A plain-English guide to standard tenancy terms, your rights as a renter, and where to turn when something goes wrong in the ACT
By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026
Why Canberra property comes with a 99-year Crown lease instead of freehold, and what the purpose clause means for buyers
By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026
A comprehensive look at the Canberra property market in 2026, including median prices, auction trends and suburbs outperforming expectations.
By The Daily Canberra · 24 June 2026
