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Sluggish construction among 2025 housing trends, flags CoreLogic

by Will Paige • 29 Jan 2025
Rising unemployment, slowing net migration, and stagnant residential construction are all set to impact the property... READ MORE

Don’t expect surge in home values after rate cuts: CoreLogic

by Will Paige • 24 Jan 2025
While interest rates are expected to drop this year, the rate-cutting cycle may have minimal impact on home values and... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 20–24...

by Ben Squires • 24 Jan 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 24... READ MORE

Investor lodgements hit 8-year high: AFG

by Ben Squires • 23 Jan 2025
Almost a third of all mortgages lodged by AFG brokers in the second quarter of the financial year 2025 were for... READ MORE

New home builds rise, but housing target remains elusive

by Will Paige • 23 Jan 2025
The number of dwelling commencements rose in the September quarter, but figures remain stubbornly below ambitious... READ MORE

Melbourne poised for a recovery in 2025, valuer predicts

by Emilie Lauer • 21 Jan 2025
With the upcoming federal election, the Australian property market is said to be at a “crossroads” in 2025, with... READ MORE

Victorian property tax to hit homes, farmers, and businesses

by Reporter • 20 Jan 2025
Yet another increasing tax in Victoria will only further incentivise investors – and particularly SMSF trustees –... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 13–17...

by Ben Squires • 17 Jan 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 17... READ MORE

Mortgage stress mounts amid prolonged wait for rate relief

by Will Paige • 16 Jan 2025
Mortgage stress is on the rise as the extended wait for interest rate cuts impacts borrowers. READ MORE
Stephen Halmarick, CBA Chief Economist

Renewed confidence pushes spending up for mortgage holders

by Will Paige • 16 Jan 2025
Mortgage holders have increased spending more than those who own their home outright, in a possible sign that financial... READ MORE