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The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 23 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:
RBA cuts cash rate below 4% for first time in 2 years
The cash rate will drop below 4 per cent for the first time in two years as the central bank continues its rate-easing cycle.
Rate cut renews borrower and broker optimism
The broking industry has welcomed the latest rate drop, particularly as several lenders have moved quickly to confirm they will pass on the full 25 bps.
February rate cut triggers refinancing flurry
Refinancing surged in March and April as the rate-easing cycle prompted mortgage holders to seek out more competitive deals, according to new data.
Brokers aren’t the mortgage cost problem, says industry
Aggregator heads have slammed a column in The Australian Financial Review for suggesting that cutting out brokers would lead to cheaper mortgages, saying it misunderstands market dynamics.
How the RBA’s May rate cut may shape Australia’s property market
In May 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered a widely anticipated 0.25 per cent interest rate cut, aimed at stimulating economic growth and improving housing affordability.
Regional housing markets still outperform capitals, but gap is closing
While regional dwelling values are still rising faster than those in capital cities on a quarterly basis, the performance gap has closed since the start of the year.
Brisbane’s inner-city property market set for Olympic-driven surge
Brisbane property market is set to boom following infrastructure development across key precincts for the 2032 Olympics Games, unlocking “golden rings” of opportunity for investors.
Expert slams build-to-rent scheme
An expert has pointed out that the NSW build-to-rent scheme, aimed to ease housing pressures, will be ineffective, overpriced, and missing the core issue of overregulation.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 12–16 May]
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