ISCOVER
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 15 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:
RBA slashes cash rate to lowest level in over 2 years
The central bank’s Monetary Policy Board has voted unanimously to lower the cash rate to 3.60 per cent.
Investors outpace owner-occupiers in new lending: ABS
ABS data has shown a surge in the number of new investor loan commitments, outpacing the growth of owner-occupier loans.
‘Stepping stone’ home buying on the rise: Mortgage Choice
Home buyers are increasingly motivated to buy property as an investment, rather than a ‘forever home’, new Mortgage Choice data has revealed.
Majors upgrade house price outlook on lower rates
Two of the big four banks are tipping stronger gains on home prices as lower interest rates and supply constraints drive prices upwards.
What investors should know about serviceability
Understanding serviceability is crucial for investors wanting to maximise their borrowing capacity, with Finni Mortgage’s Robert Le delving into the key factors lenders take into account.
Rental pressures continue as national vacancy rates fall further
Australia’s vacancy rate continues to tighten as tenants are being squeezed by housing pressures, with limited supply and price growth contributing to the crisis.
No interest rate worries for Australian property buyers
Interest rate worries for property buyers have plummeted in the last year, according to a recent survey.
Post-sale profits hit 20-year high: Here’s where sellers made the most
Home owners reaped big gains in early 2025, with nearly 90 per cent of houses and units nationwide selling for profit, driven by rising prices, longer ownership, and strong city markets.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 4–8 August]
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