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NSW government scraps secret rent bidding loophole

by Adrian Suljanovic • 11 May 2023
The Minns Labor government has introduced a new bill to NSW Parliament to abolish secret rent bidding practices. READ MORE

Mortgagors confidence fell 3.2 points amid 11th rate hike

by • 10 May 2023
Australians’ optimism accumulated ahead of the May cash rate hike was crushed the week succeeding. READ MORE

The key housing measures of the budget 2023–24

by Annie Kane • 9 May 2023
The federal Treasurer has outlined a range of measures to help tackle the cost of living and improve housing... READ MORE

Stuart Robert MP resigns

by Annie Kane • 8 May 2023
The shadow assistant treasurer and shadow financial services minister, Stuart Robert MP, has announced his... READ MORE

RBA forecasts suggest 3.85% is the peak

by • 8 May 2023
The central bank’s updated forecasts signal the cash rate has hit its peak, economists reveal.  READ MORE

FHBs coming back into market as mortgage activity rises

by Annie Kane • 5 May 2023
After reaching a five-year low in February, first home buyer loans began ticking up in March amid a rise in new... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 1–5 May

by Reporter • 5 May 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 5... READ MORE

3% buffer is ‘too high’: Shadow assistant treasurer

by Annie Kane • 4 May 2023
The buffer applied to mortgages is currently “too high” and “should be moderated”, shadow assistant... READ MORE

Association heads react to RBA rate hike

by Adrian Suljanovic • 4 May 2023
The Reserve Bank’s decision to raise the cash rate was a “disappointing” one, as mortgage association heads weigh... READ MORE

Credit card demand increases as mortgage demand drops

by • 4 May 2023
Consumers are taking on “more credit” than they can afford, a new report highlights. READ MORE