The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 25 September.
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.
40% of prospective FHBs want expert help
Two in five prospective first home buyers do not feel confident navigating the home loan market without professional help, according to a new survey.
Bragg suggests super should be accessible for mortgages
The shadow housing minister has suggested borrowers should be able to access their superannuation as collateral for a home loan or to reduce mortgage debt.
UDIA warns SMSF and budget changes threaten supply
The development group has warned that the federal government’s raft of policy changes risk further weakening an already strained new-home pipeline.
Discretionary trust changes to shrink housing pipeline
Industry groups have said that the federal government’s proposed changes to discretionary trusts could unsettle project feasibility as developers weigh future investment decisions.
September cash rate hike looms as major bank revises forecast
A September cash rate rise is likely on the horizon as a major bank adjusts its forecast earlier and the RBA governor warns persistent inflation is still far above target.
Clearance rates fall as spring seller competition heats up
Capital city clearance rates have slipped ahead of a possible September cash rate hike, while rising auction volumes require agents to sharpen their spring property campaigns.
Property investing ‘far from dead’
As the market continues to shift, investors have been left trying to work out a viable strategy to grow wealth through property. Here is how to build a portfolio in 2026.
Cash flow is the new growth in this market
For most of the last 10 years, the winning move was simple: buy, hold, wait for growth. It worked because the market did most of the heavy lifting for you, almost no matter what you bought or how you structured it. That’s not the market we’re in anymore, writes Victor Kumar
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 14–18 September]
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