ISCOVER
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 1 August.
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:
Underlying inflation eases to boost case for rate cut
Trimmed mean inflation has fallen to remain within the RBA’s target band of 2–3 per cent for a second consecutive quarter, raising hopes for an interest rate drop in August.
Mortgage stress risk rises, as rate cuts fuel bigger home loans
Despite Australia being in a rate-easing cycle, mortgagors are experiencing the highest risk rate of mortgage stress since January 2025.
How investors lose big by cutting corners on building inspections
When trying to save $100 could cost you $80,000, property investors are gambling with cheap building inspections that miss deadly flaws, turning dream assets into financial nightmares, warns strategist Julian Fadini.
New seller disclosure laws in Qld next week: What investors need to know
With Queensland’s new seller disclosure regime set to begin on 1 August 2025, an industry expert has urged investors to familiarise themselves with the new changes to property sales and leasing.
Aussie ‘doubles down’ on real estate relationships
As part of its brand transformation, major brokerage Aussie is deepening its engagement with the real estate agent community to support Australians in buying property.
27 Perth suburbs break into the ‘million-dollar club’ in FY25
Strong market conditions propelled Perth suburbs past the $1 million mark for median house sale prices during the 12 months to June 2025, with further price growth on the way, according to industry experts.
1 in 4 Aussie households ready to dive into property investment over next 12 months
New data has revealed a massive surge of interest in property investment, with one in four Australian households planning on purchasing an investment property over the next year – as young Aussies lead the charge.
APRA proposes changes to bank licensing framework
The prudential regulator has proposed two changes to make bank licensing simpler and more efficient.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 21–25 July]
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