Polarisation grows as both homeownership intent and rejection rise
ConsumerAustralian non-homeowners are splitting between two camps - more are planning to purchase in the next year while more are also abandoning homeownership entirely.
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Inflation worsens Australians’ financial anxiety
50% of females aged 35-54 feel increasingly anxious, Australians feel more anxious across all debt statuses
Consumer
Australians shift to prioritising daily expenses in November amidst rising inflation
Households prioritising day-to-day expenses rose 4 percentage points since September to 28%, while those focused on savings fell from 49% to 44%.
Consumer
Couples lead in homeownership; parenting dependent children drive primary residence investment
Home ownership is highest among couples, and families with dependent children show the strongest buying intent for 2026.
Consumer
Financial confidence for older Australians declines in November
Financial confidence fell among Australians aged 55+.
Consumer
Australian legal AI adoption journey: curiosity, crisis, cautious optimism
Legal sentiment data reveals a journey from AI hype to disruption, now settling into cautious, evidence-driven usage.
Legal
Consumer lending remains major bank territory as non-majors compete in deposits
Latest data shows majors dominate lending, while non-majors chip away in deposits.
Consumer
Bang for buck: Specialised accounting solutions seen as money well spent for 1 in 2 accountants
The majority of accountants believe tech solutions provide high price-to-value ratios across four of five tech solutions.
Accounting
Australians prioritise daily costs and debt repayment amidst inflation and now-dashed hope of rate cuts
The latest data from Consumer Pulse reveals another large shift in Australian households’ top financial priority.
Consumer
Data capture & automation tools for accounting lead in user experience satisfaction, while ERP systems lag behind
Overall satisfaction remains strong across accounting tech solutions categories, but opportunities for improvement persist.
Accounting
Nearly half of customers who feel 'ripped off' on rates are planning to switch lenders
New data reveals consumers dissatisfied with their rates are far more likely to switch.
Consumer
AI tools in accounting tech leave firms wanting, at a maximum 53% satisfaction
AI in accounting tech is falling short, with only about half of practitioners satisfied with current features across major platform categories.
Accounting
Australian home loan intentions surge 46% as consumers plan purchases
Home loan intentions are climbing fast as more Australians shift their focus toward buying property.
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