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5% deposit turbocharges cheaper homes as price gap widens

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Apr 2026
New figures have shown that properties that sit below the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme’s price caps are racing ahead,... READ MORE

FBAA warns CGT shake-up will deepen rental pain

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 Apr 2026
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has said the federal government’s plans to wind back investor tax breaks... READ MORE

Interest in property investment rises

by Annie Kane • 21 Apr 2026
More than a third of consumers are planning to purchase an investment property in the next three years, according to... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 13–17...

by Reporter • 17 Apr 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 17... READ MORE

Coalition to prevent non-citizens from accessing 5% Deposit Scheme

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Apr 2026
The Coalition has vowed to reserve the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme exclusively for citizens if it secures government,... READ MORE

Hauser concedes RBA unsure if cash rate at ‘right level’

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Apr 2026
The Reserve Bank’s deputy governor has said the board is not fully convinced rates are tight enough, as the ongoing... READ MORE

Borrowers retreat to familiar lenders as debt reshuffle gathers pace

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Apr 2026
March credit data has revealed that Australians are reshaping their mortgages and personal debts around familiarity and... READ MORE

Westpac warns consumer slump won’t stop rate hikes

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Apr 2026
Australians’ confidence has slumped back towards pandemic‑era lows, yet Westpac has said it still expects the... READ MORE

Higher rates and lower confidence reduce house price forecasts

by Annie Kane • 14 Apr 2026
A combination of higher interest rates and weaker confidence has seen one major lender rejig its house price forecasts... READ MORE

Supply squeeze doubles WA and Qld house prices

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Apr 2026
Fresh Cotality data has shown population growth surging ahead of construction, reshaping prices and competition across... READ MORE