Three hikes in 2026. Cash rate back to 4.35%. And a rental market that is about to get a lot harder. On Tuesday 5 May, the RBA raised the cash rate by another 0.25% to 4.35%. That is the third hike in 2026, and it means every single rate cut from last year has now been fully reversed. We are back to exactly where we were at the previous peak. I want to break down what this actually means in practical terms, and share an honest take that does not always make the headlines. BY

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