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NSW strata charger reforms could reshape apartment EV budgeting
NSW strata charger reforms could reshape apartment EV budgeting
28 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori
NSW has moved closer to making apartment EV charging a practical part of vehicle ownership, with the Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2026 assented on 23 October and government guidance indicating further reforms planned to start in 2027. For electric vehicle buyers in strata buildings, the change is not just a property-law update; it could affect how households think about finance, charging access and the real cost of switching from petrol to electric. - read more
RBA's October warning sharpens focus on motorcycle repayments
RBA's October warning sharpens focus on motorcycle repayments
28 Oct 2026: Paige Estritori
The Reserve Bank of Australia's latest parliamentary testimony has given motorcycle buyers a timely reminder that borrowing conditions remain sensitive to inflation, lender pricing and household budget pressure. Governor Michele Bullock told a Senate economics committee on 28 October 2026 that inflation has remained above target, the cash rate has risen by a cumulative 100 basis points this year, and the Monetary Policy Board will meet again next week to assess whether the tightening already delivered is enough. - read more