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The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 9 May.
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 property stories of the week:
Housing affordability fears add to mounting financial stress
Housing affordability has ranked third among the top issues Australians want politicians to address, according to NAB.
Race to refinance drives up mortgage demand
Larger mortgages of over $1 million are exhibiting “unprecedented repayment strain”, according to Equifax, driving more refinancing.
Price growth: Adelaide claims top spot as Melbourne rebounds
Adelaide and Melbourne drove April’s national home price surge, pushing values to a new peak, while regional South Australia and Queensland recorded the highest growth across regional markets.
Dwelling approvals surge by 20% over the March quarter
Dwelling approvals across the country increased by 20.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, boosting supply but still falling short of the national housing target.
Expect RBA to act ‘pre-emptively’ to counter global risks: NAB
Domestic economic factors, coupled with the impact of trade tariffs, mean the RBA can afford to move more quickly in easing interest rates, according to a NAB economist.
Outer suburban markets surge for annual value growth
Outer suburban housing markets have outpaced their inner-city counterparts for annual price growth, following worsening affordability.
Aussie brokers to feature on House Hunters Australia this Sunday
Mortgage brokers from Aussie will offer expert advice to aspiring home buyers on TV when House Hunters Australia premieres later this week.
Outer suburbs drive Perth housing boom as city hits $775k
Dwelling prices in Perth have continued to rise in April, up 20 per cent year on year, with suburbs in the greater region recording the bulk of the increase.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 28 April–2 May]
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