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Reserve Bank Maintains Cash Rate at 4.35%

By Ravs Realtors · 11 August 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Domain
Photo: Queensland State Archives / flickr · Public Domain

This marks the second consecutive hold after three earlier rate hikes this year, offering some stability for homeowners. The RBA noted that while inflation remains a concern, the economy is slowing as expected.

For Melbourne's western growth corridor, stable interest rates may reduce immediate borrowing cost pressures, potentially encouraging some buyers who were previously hesitant due to uncertainty.

Summarised by Ravs Realtors from reporting by Domain.

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