The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 19 September.
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:
Commercial property sentiment has shifted: NAB
NAB has signalled that market sentiment for commercial property is becoming more optimistic.
Nearly half of WA consumers think they will never buy a home
Nearly half of non-home owners in the western state have abandoned the dream of property ownership altogether, according to new research.
Climate change could strip $500bn from property by 2030
Half a trillion dollars could be wiped off property values before the turn of the decade, according to a new government report.
First home buyer affordability woes worsening: Domain
Saving for a deposit takes first home buyers more than eight years on average, according to new data.
Cash out, move on: Network calls incentives for downsizers
Real estate network Raine & Horne has called for a CGT holiday and stamp duty relief to push older Australians to sell in a bid to unlock stock and free the market for younger buyers.
How buyer psychology shapes the art of property staging
Empty rooms don’t always feel bigger, ultra-modern furniture can alienate buyers, and online photos sometimes matter more than inspections. Vault Interiors’ Justine Wilson explains just why understanding buyer psychology is essential to staging homes that sell faster and for more.
Landlords on notice as NSW ramps up rental crackdown
NSW’s rental taskforce has issued nearly $240,000 in penalties in six months in its bid to protect renters. REB has spoken with the NSW Minister for Fair Trading for the latest.
The deciding factors: What sellers look for in an agent
Winning a listing comes down to trust, but what makes home owners confident in their agent? REB asked one of Australia’s top property experts.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 8–12 September]
