Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 10–14 October

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:

Borrowing capacity ‘most important’ factor for home buyers: NAB

New NAB research has revealed that borrowing capacity is most important for buyers in regard to purchasing a new home.

Loan arrears rates ‘likely to increase’: RBA

A small group of borrowers could fail to meet debt payments due to low savings and high levels of debt, the RBA has flagged.

Victorian network names 1st CEO

OBrien Real Estate has appointed a new chief executive to the business, marking “an exciting new chapter” for the brand.

‘Big shock coming’: Fixed-rate refinancers warned

There’s no discernible trend in loan defaults and arrears now, but it is coming, APRA has highlighted.

New NSW tool sparks stamp duty v land tax decision-making

A new online calculator from the NSW government aims to assist first home buyers to enter home ownership.

Different makes industry play

The property management proptech is making a foray into the agency sector as it aims to deliver property management as a service.

New Double Bay leaders return LJ Hooker to prestige pocket

Alon Beran and Aaron Del Monte are set to bring “a new level of energy” to Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Reducing housing backlog on NSW agenda

Sticking to its $2.8 billion budget commitment to housing, the Perrottet government has announced a new round of funding to fast-track delivery of the state’s housing.

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