The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 10 July.
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.
High-income borrowers crowd into 5% Deposit Scheme
New figures have revealed that a sizeable slice of the federal government’s 5 per cent deposit guarantee is now flowing to high‑income households.
NSW planning overhaul accelerates major housing pipeline
NSW’s revamped planning pathway is reshaping the state’s future housing pipeline and tightening delivery time frames for large projects.
ACT scraps first home stamp duty in national first
First home buyers in Canberra will now be exempt from paying stamp duty, with the overhaul reaching well beyond newcomers to the market.
Clearance rates slump below 50% for third week
Preliminary auction clearance rates across the capitals have slipped below 50 per cent and have remained there for three straight weeks.
Owner-occupier suburbs outperform investor hotspots by up to $148k
Owner-occupier-dominated suburbs have recorded up to $148,000 more in capital gains than investor-led areas over the last 16 years, with the unit market dominating growth.
Buyer-seller divide sends Brisbane auction clearance rate tumbling
Brisbane recorded the nation’s weakest preliminary auction clearance rate last week, with affordability pressures and a widening gap between buyer and seller expectations dragging on the property market.
Commercial property deals hit $19bn as domestic buyers drive rebound
Commercial property transaction volumes have climbed 16 per cent in the first half of 2026, with local buyers stepping up as offshore buyers pulled back amid global uncertainty.
FY27 property outlook: Opportunity ripe despite growing headwinds
Despite softening conditions across the national market, with buyers increasingly hesitant and clearance rates falling, John McGrath has predicted key opportunities as the financial year 2027 commences.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 29 June–3 July]
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