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Westpac warns consumer slump won’t stop rate hikes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 15 Apr 2026
Australians’ confidence has slumped back towards pandemic‑era lows, yet Westpac has said it still expects the... READ MORE

Higher rates and lower confidence reduce house price forecasts
by Annie Kane • 14 Apr 2026
A combination of higher interest rates and weaker confidence has seen one major lender rejig its house price forecasts... READ MORE

Supply squeeze doubles WA and Qld house prices
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 13 Apr 2026
Fresh Cotality data has shown population growth surging ahead of construction, reshaping prices and competition across... READ MORE

Qld expands shared equity scheme after unveiling fresh slots
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 10 Apr 2026
Queensland’s flagship Boost to Buy program has entered a second application round, with the state government... READ MORE

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

Moody’s warns rate hikes to deepen affordability squeeze
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Apr 2026
Moody’s Ratings has warned that further rate hikes and stubbornly high prices will consequently stretch new borrowers... READ MORE

HIA warns regions bearing brunt of housing strain

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 8 Apr 2026
The Housing Industry Association has called for a regional‑first housing blueprint as population growth and price... READ MORE

Cash-strapped debtors drag sentiment as anxiety surges
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 7 Apr 2026
Consumer debt holders have reported a significant slide in cash flow and confidence in March as rising prices and... READ MORE

5% Deposit Scheme risks backfiring on housing: S&P
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Apr 2026
As the federal government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme pulls more first home buyers into the market, S&P Global... READ MORE

Apartment approvals roar back as housing target gap widens
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 2 Apr 2026
Fresh figures have shown higher-density projects significantly rebounding, yet advocates have warned that the... READ MORE