Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 12–16 February

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:

Conveyancer caught up in $4.6m client fund misuse saga

Victoria’s consumer affairs watchdog has revealed it is taking disciplinary action against an Avondale Heights conveyancer for the alleged misuse of client funds.

Are Sydney’s sky-high housing costs making it too hard to have a family?

Residents in their child-raising years are leaving the capital in droves, according to a new report from NSW’s Productivity Commission.

The bull rider who swapped the rodeo ring for real estate

Jesse van Nek has had a wide-ranging career, but three qualities have always seen him come out on top: mindset, commitment and dedication.

Consumer sentiment bolstered by rate decisions

New sentiment reports have shown buyers are hopeful about interest rates, which has driven a slight uplift in sentiment among home buyers.

Is the federal government reconsidering its negative gearing stance?

Questions about whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will reopen the debate on negative gearing have emerged since changes to the stage three tax cuts were announced.

PEXA data reveals drop in loan values over CY23

The decline in median loan values has indicated a small improvement in buyer affordability, PEXA’s report has found.

RBA reveals looming uncertainties around inflation forecast

The RBA has elaborated on the potential risks facing its expectations for inflation.


Be a leader, not a jack-of-all-trades

A chief executive officer has underscored the paramount importance of creating a strong team when building or growing a real estate agency.

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