Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 17-21 May

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

Which lender do brokers most highly rate?

The results of the Third-Party Lending Report are in, showing which lenders brokers most rated over the past year.

Labor pledges to establish social housing fund

The leader of the Australian Labor Party, Anthony Albanese, has pledged to create a $10-billion housing fund to deliver 20,000 social housing properties should the party be elected into power.

Non-banks and non-majors continue to lead on turnarounds

Turnaround times for broker loans lengthened at all four major banks in April 2021, but non-majors and non-banks continue to improve or maintain their decision speeds, new data shows.

Vic to be hit with stamp duty, land tax hike

The Victorian budget will include $2.7 billion in new property taxes, including a new “premium” stamp duty rate for property transactions over $2 million, the state treasurer said.

Regional housing value growth doubles capitals

New CoreLogic data has revealed that the value of properties in regional Australia grew at twice the pace of capital cities in the last 12 months.

New details revealed for high-end real estate reality show

The name and premiere date of Australia’s own docu-reality real estate series that’s been likened to the wildly popular Selling Sunset have been revealed at a Sydney event.

McGrath nabs former Ray White New Zealand GM

The network has named a new head of learning and development for its franchise business, as it looks to move to a hybrid mix of online and offline learning, training and development.

Upper North Shore identities branch out with new brand

Two agents have left LJ Hooker to commence a new consolidated operation known as First National Real Estate Avenue.

Why this agent made the move from city to regional markets

With more buyers seeking opportunities outside the capitals, agents have now been joining the flight from metro to regional markets, leaving behind the city for country towns.

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[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 10-14 May]