The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 30 January.
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:
HIA warns tax reform could derail housing supply goals
Australia’s peak building industry body has warned that tinkering with key property tax settings could deepen the nation’s housing crisis.
Gen X surpasses Boomers in property wealth holdings
New analysis has revealed Gen X households overtaking Baby Boomers in property holdings amid a brewing generational asset shift.
Majors unite on RBA rate hike call after sticky CPI data
Hotter-than-expected inflation figures have prompted the major banks to swiftly reassess their interest rate forecasts, with all four now predicting a February hike.
Banks and lenders form national alliance to tackle financial abuse
Australia’s leading banking and finance bodies have launched a new national alliance to shut down the misuse of accounts, loans, and credit as tools of control.
Another boom year for Australia’s smaller states
Small market states are tipped for a strong 2026, with the majority of property professionals forecasting that some could see another year of more than 5 per cent growth.
Victoria introduces new services to boost rental support
Renters in Victoria continue to receive state support, with Consumer Affairs Victoria launching new rental services to strengthen advice, advocacy, and protection for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.
Rate hike odds rise as CPI ticks higher
Millions of property owners face a near-certain rate hike next week after inflation data came in hotter than expected, raising the likelihood of higher mortgage costs.
NSW housing policy falls flat as zero pre-approved new builds hit the market
Six months after its launch, NSW’s $1 house design scheme has failed to deliver any new homes despite being intended to fast-track construction and fix Sydney’s housing crisis.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 19–23 January]
