The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 19 December.
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:
Government pledges $10bn for 100k FHB homes
The Treasury has announced the government will provide $10 billion over eight years to enable first home buyers to get into housing sooner.
ACT launches its first ‘Build to Rent to Buy’ project
Expressions of interest are now open for the ACT government-backed housing project that aims to help single women on moderate incomes enter the housing market.
High-DTI lending rises ahead of APRA’s new cap
The volume of new loans with a debt-to-income ratio over six increased over the September 2025 quarter, according to APRA, which is moving to curb high-DTI lending.
FBAA brokers encouraged to join financial literacy program
Members of the FBAA are being encouraged to join a financial literacy program that teaches Year 10 students about money matters.
Off-the-plan buying slips down investors’ priority list
Despite improved transport links boosting demand for off-the-plan apartments in Sydney, investor interest has lagged in 2025, according to the latest Colliers report.
Investors reap benefits of ‘goldmine’ granny flats
Granny flats have become part of investors’ yield strategy following state reforms that enable them to leverage backyard spaces to generate steady income.
Qld reforms foreign investor tax settings by cutting red tape
Reforms to slash red tape for foreign investors in the Queensland property industry are expected to boost housing supply and improve sentiment in the state.
Qld electronic lease lodgement ready for rollout
An innovative Queensland electronic lease lodgement capability is ready to be rolled out, but will require interoperability reform from the state government to operate at scale.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 8–12 December]
