The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 10 April.
Cash-strapped debtors drag sentiment as anxiety surges
Consumer debt holders have reported a significant slide in cash flow and confidence in March as rising prices and geopolitical shocks squeeze household budgets.
Moody’s warns rate hikes to deepen affordability squeeze
Moody’s Ratings has warned that further rate hikes and stubbornly high prices will consequently stretch new borrowers and lift mortgage risks.
Apartment approvals roar back as housing target gap widens
Fresh figures have shown higher-density projects significantly rebounding, yet advocates have warned that the numbers are masking lingering shortfalls and cost pressures.
HIA warns regions bearing brunt of housing strain
The Housing Industry Association has called for a regional‑first housing blueprint as population growth and price gains outrun supply.
Reality check: 2026 may not the year to buy properties, one expert predicts
Investors and first home buyers have been urged to rethink their property plans for 2026, as economic pressures and market shifts could lead to significant financial losses over the next 12 months.
Lack of property settlement reform sets major bank up for monopoly
A regulatory body’s decision to abandon e-conveyancing reforms has come under fire for creating a monopoly in property settlements for one of the nation’s largest banks, according to a leading digital conveyancing firm.
Industrial boom: Commercial investors unfazed by rising rates
Despite increasing interest rates, commercial properties have continued to deliver attractive yields and strong cash flows, with the industrial market leading the way.
Regional boom alert: 10 hotspots agents can’t afford to ignore
As property prices in the capital cities rise, regional areas continue to offer pockets of value, attracting buyers from all across the country.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23–27 March]
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