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Australian Property and Non-Bank Finance Sectors Face Interest Rate Pressures in September

Guavy AI Editorial Team Published September 14, 2026

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The Australian property and non-bank finance sectors are expected to face significant challenges in September 2026, with interest rates playing a major role. The Reserve Bank of Australia maintained the cash rate at 4.35% in August 2026, affecting financing costs and credit conditions for lenders.

Dexus (ASX:DXS), Liberty Financial Group Limited (ASX:LFG), and Storage King Group (ASX:SKG) are among the companies that reported FY2026 results during August 2026. Dexus operates as both a real estate owner and a third-party funds manager, with approximately AUD 51.4 billion in assets across its listed portfolio and third-party funds management activities.

The group's office occupancy stood at 95.7% at June 30, 2026, while industrial occupancy was 94.6%. Dexus reported adjusted funds from operations of AUD 483.9 million for FY2026 and statutory net profit after tax of AUD 482.2 million.

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