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Home ownership rates plateau as Sydney plummets

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 Jul 2026
New modelling has revealed that owner‑occupier rates have barely shifted since 2021, masking stark state‑by‑state... READ MORE

Australians lean harder on credit as repayment strain deepens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Fresh data has pointed to rising reliance on credit for essentials and mounting pressure on household repayments. READ MORE

Budget overhaul sparks warnings over risky investor behaviour
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 16 Jul 2026
Industry voices have warned that new tax and super rules are nudging investors towards risky strategies. READ MORE

One Nation proposes government-backed 30-year fixed mortgages
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Jul 2026
One Nation has unveiled its plan to establish a government‑funded “people’s bank”, alongside an overhaul of the... READ MORE

Clearance rate lifts as sellers retreat

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 14 Jul 2026
Fewer homes are heading to auction, yet those that do are clearing more often as vendors reset expectations. READ MORE

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