The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 1 May.
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.
Tasmania–Commonwealth deal earmarks new homes for FHBs
A new housing pact between Tasmania and the federal government will reshape the state’s growth corridors and tilt new stock to entry‑level buyers.
SA expands low-deposit loans as ACT unlocks FHB houses
South Australia has widened its low‑deposit lending suite, while a new ACT–federal deal is set to fund thousands of first home buyer dwellings.
Softer CPI fails to shift majors’ May hike forecasts
The major banks have maintained their prediction of a May cash rate hike, despite the all-important quarterly trimmed mean figure undershooting projections.
ASIC steps up finfluencer blitz as social media reshapes industry
Global regulators have joined forces to clamp down on unlawful finfluencers as young borrowers lean harder on social media and AI for guidance.
Landlords back rental caps but draw the line at tax reforms
Most landlords would back government-imposed caps on rent hikes to support affordability for renters, but don’t believe CGT or negative gearing reforms would even the playing field.
Melbourne leads the pack as buyer demand increases
The Australian property market is experiencing broad-based growth, with Victoria leading the way, as demand increased across the country, according to the latest data.
Nationwide opportunities ahead: Investors set to benefit from synchronised surge
Broad-based growth supported by strong fundamentals is the story across most jurisdictions nationwide, with the majority of markets tipped to grow according to the latest data.
The perfect partnership: How brokers and PMs can unlock their potential
Despite not usually interacting, brokers and property managers can unlock mutual benefits by collaborating to share data, boosting efficiency and maximising client satisfaction.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 20–24 April]
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