Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 4–8 December

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

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

Borrower relief this holiday season as RBA holds

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to pause the official cash rate in its last meeting of 2023.

Borrowers to feel the pain as APRA holds buffers

The prudential regulator’s decision to uphold the 3 per cent serviceability buffer will continue to challenge borrowers.

Government pushes forward with Digital ID

Legislation has been presented before the Senate that aims to “strengthen and expand Australia’s Digital ID System” and could speed up the loan process.

E-conveyancers ‘investing heavily’ following UK cyber attack

Local e-conveyancing providers are “taking several steps to ensure we remain vigilant” in the aftermath of the cyber attack overseas.


‘Double dip’ on the horizon for property prices, says economist

While a dwelling supply shortfall has had the upper hand this year, high interest rates and their lagged impact are now coming to the forefront, according to a lead economist.

The 5 Aussie markets being crushed by low supply

Soaring populations, plummeting listings, and double-digit rent growth – these five neighbourhoods are feeling the crunch.


REIA announces new president

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has unveiled an all-female leadership team – a first for the national body.

Victorian network unveils CEO succession plan

Long-serving chief executive Nick Dowling is set to transition into an executive chairman role for the Jellis Craig Group early next year.


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