ISCOVER
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 22 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:
Home buyer sentiment strongest in more than 4 years
Cash rate relief has helped lift consumer sentiment for home buyers and mortgage holders.
WA raises property price limits for home buyer support scheme
The West Australian government has announced a further increase to price limits on Keystart loans in a bid to widen support for home buyers.
Western Sydney growth boom drives surge in mortgage broking demand
Infrastructure and investment growth in Greater Western Sydney are fuelling a rise in housing values and an uptick in demand for mortgage broking services.
Australian house sizes exceed average household numbers
New data has sparked questions about the suitability of Australia’s housing stock for the average household size, showing a clear mismatch.
Australia’s BTR sector poised for record growth in 2025
The build-to-rent sector is set to reach record highs in 2025, driven by strong growth in Victoria, NSW, and Queensland.
Consumer campaign boosts visibility of MFAA brokers
The association’s consumer campaign has reportedly reached around 4 million people, driving stronger engagement with MFAA-accredited brokers.
‘The most damaging tax’: Calls to reform stamp duty grow louder
As the economic reform roundtable wraps up, pushes for a stamp duty reform are ramping up with Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s chief of research, advocating for a “fairer, more efficient land tax”.
Sellers cash in as buyers pay double for designer homes
Polished interior-designed homes have been driving sales, with buyers willing to pay up to 120 per cent extra for quality finishes, functionality, and light-filled, move-in-ready spaces across key suburbs.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 11–15 August]
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