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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

Global banking leaders say supply is the key to affordability crisis
by Annie Kane • 27 Jul 2026
Australia’s housing affordability crisis cannot be solved without addressing supply, with global banking leaders... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 20–24...
by Reporter • 24 Jul 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 24... READ MORE

Auditor-General review flags housing delivery concerns
by Ben Squires • 23 Jul 2026
The Auditor-General has warned there is now “considerable uncertainty” surrounding the delivery of the... READ MORE

Tax reforms eclipse interest rates as top house price drag: API
by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2026
Federal government tax reforms have overtaken interest rates as the single biggest downward pressure on Australian... READ MORE

Mortgage demand ‘hits a wall’ as downturn gathers pace
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jul 2026
New Equifax data has shown mortgage inquiries tumbling across every state and age group, signalling a major shift in... READ MORE