
Only 1 in 3 (35%) self-employed/freelancers have used an accountant in the last 12 months
AccountingNew data highlights gaps in professional service engagement, with financially anxious Australians least likely to access accountant support.
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Young women drive homeownership optimism, as nearly one-third of Australians abandon buying plans
Homeownership sentiment shifts as young women remain optimistic while many Australians delay purchases.
Consumer
3 in 10 Australians remain financially anxious as households adjust to rate cuts
Australian household financial sentiment in August 2025 shows early signs of adjustment following RBA’s rate cuts.
Consumer
Nearly half of Australians engage professional service providers, led by accountants at 26%
About half of consumers are investing in professional expertise, with accountants leading demand.
Accounting
Revealed: Australia’s most commonly used accounting tech platforms
The latest market share data reveals the competitive landscape accounting professionals are navigating across key software categories
Accounting
Only 6% of Australians choose AI to research mortgage products
Consumers answered a hypothetical question about researching the best loan options
Consumer
AI adoption and evolution is the top concern for lawyers in FY26
Agile Market Intelligence asked 101 lawyers: “What worries you most about the business and practice of law in FY26?”
Legal
69% of SMBs found their accountant through word of mouth
Referrals continue to outperform all other marketing strategies for accountants.
Accounting
Mortgage holders remain focused on debt, but the pressure is easing
As interest rates were cut in August 2025, we take a look at how different consumer types shift their financial priorities.
Consumer
Monthly loan books expand across Australia’s top lenders in June, Macquarie leads with 2.31% growth
Agile Market Intelligence has plotted the publicly available APRA data to visualise movements in the leading market.
Consumer
Only 15% of SMBs see their accountant as a growth partner, even though 76% of accountants aspire to be
Data shows that despite strong client advocacy and satisfaction levels, most SMB–accountant relationships remain transactional, leaving a gap in strategic influence.
Accounting
Newsletters are the primary source of legal media news
Uncover the data that confirms a varied cadence in how legal professionals consume media
Legal
85% of businesses earning over $100K engage an accountant
Discover how business structure and revenue shape demand for accounting services
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