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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 24–28 April

by Adrian Suljanovic10 minute read

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 28 April.

Welcome to The Adviser’s weekly round-up of headline stories and news that are important not only for the mortgages sector but also for the state of property in Australia more broadly.

To compile this list, not only do we consider the week’s most-read stories and the news that matter to you, but we curate it to include stories from our sister brands that also have an impact on the Australian property landscape.

Here are the biggest property stories of the week:

Brokers flocked to major banks in March

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The proportion of brokers recommending the big four to their clients rose to its second highest level on record, according to new data.

Victorian government compensates Porter Davis collapse victims

Home owners impacted by the Porter Davis collapse may be eligible for compensation as part of a new initiative from the Andrews government.

Inflation falls from 30-year high

The March quarter inflation data could be a welcome relief for mortgage borrowers, ahead of the central banks meeting in May.

Revealed: Who attracts the most complaints in mortgages?

New data has revealed which banks, aggregators, non-bank lenders, and mortgage brokers are seeing the greatest number of complaints from borrowers.

Government must get serious about NSW housing supply: Tim McKibbin

Australia’s most populated state could face an ongoing housing crisis unless empty government promises become deep commitments, according to the state’s peak real estate executive.

Station location: How trains are attracting Australian development

Train access is increasingly shaping the face of Australian neighbourhoods, according to new research.

What next for Tasmania’s rental market?

An incredibly tight rental market gripping the region hasn’t been enough for weekly rents to rise, according to Hayley Bartels, property portfolio manager at Knight Frank Launceston.

Which suburb saw over 300% capital growth in the last 10 years?

A new report has revealed the suburbs where property owners could potentially cash in on up to 300 per cent value increases — if they bought there a decade ago.

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