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Amount of 5% deposit properties converted to investments revealed

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Aug 2026
New figures have revealed how many homes secured through the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme have been turned into investment... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 3–7...

by Reporter • 7 Aug 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 7... READ MORE

Majors forecast sharper-than-expected housing downturn

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 5 Aug 2026
The major banks have now flagged larger-than-expected house price falls as senior government ministers emphasise... READ MORE

Mortgage demand dives as hardship climbs

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 4 Aug 2026
Borrowing appetite has cooled significantly after recent rate hikes and tax changes, with stress indicators edging... READ MORE

More Australians abandon home ownership plans

by Annie Kane • 3 Aug 2026
Just 13 per cent of prospective first home buyers expect to purchase within the next 12 months, continuing the downward... READ MORE

Housing approvals lift yet Accord shortfall deepens

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 3 Aug 2026
Building approvals have shown a significant rebound in new homes, but industry bodies have warned that the pipeline... READ MORE

Westpac scraps double hike call as CPI drops

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Jul 2026
A weaker‑than‑expected June CPI print has forced a major rethink on the RBA’s next move. READ MORE

Early hardship help drives stronger mortgage recovery

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Jul 2026
New analysis has revealed a sharp divergence in repayment outcomes depending on when borrowers seek hardship support. READ MORE

‘Difficult decisions’: Bullock issues stark cash rate warning

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 30 Jul 2026
RBA governor Michele Bullock has flagged tough choices ahead on rates as sticky inflation and weak productivity squeeze... READ MORE

Productivity Commission calls for overhaul of housing rules

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 29 Jul 2026
Australia’s productivity watchdog is urging the government to rewrite planning, zoning and approval rules, warning... READ MORE