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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 20–24...
by Reporter • 24 Jul 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 24... READ MORE

Auditor-General review flags housing delivery concerns
by Ben Squires • 23 Jul 2026
The Auditor-General has warned there is now “considerable uncertainty” surrounding the delivery of the... READ MORE

Tax reforms eclipse interest rates as top house price drag: API
by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2026
Federal government tax reforms have overtaken interest rates as the single biggest downward pressure on Australian... READ MORE

Mortgage demand ‘hits a wall’ as downturn gathers pace
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jul 2026
New Equifax data has shown mortgage inquiries tumbling across every state and age group, signalling a major shift in... READ MORE

Home ownership rates plateau as Sydney plummets

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jul 2026
New modelling has revealed that owner‑occupier rates have barely shifted since 2021, masking stark state‑by‑state... READ MORE

Australians lean harder on credit as repayment strain deepens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Fresh data has pointed to rising reliance on credit for essentials and mounting pressure on household repayments. READ MORE

Budget overhaul sparks warnings over risky investor behaviour
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Industry voices have warned that new tax and super rules are nudging investors towards risky strategies. READ MORE

One Nation proposes government-backed 30-year fixed mortgages
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jul 2026
One Nation has unveiled its plan to establish a government‑funded “people’s bank”, alongside an overhaul of the... READ MORE

Clearance rate lifts as sellers retreat

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Jul 2026
Fewer homes are heading to auction, yet those that do are clearing more often as vendors reset expectations. READ MORE

Westpac locks in major cash rate prediction
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Jul 2026
The major banks have diverged on how much further they believe the cash rate will rise, yet have begun to converge on... READ MORE