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Westpac locks in major cash rate prediction
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Jul 2026
The major banks have diverged on how much further they believe the cash rate will rise, yet have begun to converge on... READ MORE

SA stamp duty waiver fuels surge in downsizer demand
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Jul 2026
The South Australian government’s move to offer stamp duty exemptions for downsizers is reshaping the state’s... READ MORE

Treasury releases trust tax change discussion paper
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Jul 2026
Treasury has opened a formal consultation on its proposed overhaul of how discretionary trust income is taxed,... READ MORE

Building starts slide as housing targets slip further away
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Jul 2026
Fresh construction figures have shown dwelling starts losing momentum, with industry bodies warning that the nation is... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 6–10 July
by Reporter • 10 Jul 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 10... READ MORE

RBA flags tightening risk if Middle East conflict endures
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Jul 2026
Persistent conflict‑driven oil shocks are now firmly on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s radar as a potential... READ MORE

NSW planning overhaul accelerates major housing pipeline
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 9 Jul 2026
NSW’s revamped planning pathway is reshaping the state’s future housing pipeline and tightening delivery time... READ MORE

Don’t let a buyer’s agent’s marketing campaign become your...
by Phillip Tarrant • 9 Jul 2026
Phillip Tarrant warns Australian property investors scrambling for SMSF property: don’t score an own goal before the... READ MORE

High-income borrowers crowd into 5% Deposit Scheme
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Jul 2026
New figures have revealed that a sizeable slice of the federal government’s 5 per cent deposit guarantee is now... READ MORE

ACT scraps first home stamp duty in national first
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Jul 2026
First home buyers in Canberra will now be exempt from paying stamp duty, with the overhaul reaching well beyond... READ MORE