Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 27–31 July

A weaker‑than‑expected June CPI print has forced a major rethink on the RBA’s next move.

‘Difficult decisions’: Bullock issues stark cash rate warning

RBA governor Michele Bullock has flagged tough choices ahead on rates as sticky inflation and weak productivity squeeze the economy.

Productivity Commission calls for overhaul of housing rules

Australia’s productivity watchdog is urging the government to rewrite planning, zoning and approval rules, warning that current regulation is a major driver of the nation’s housing shortfall.

Global banking leaders say supply is the key to affordability crisis

Australia’s housing affordability crisis cannot be solved without addressing supply, and global banking leaders have declared that increasing housing supply must be a priority.

Commercial market picks up as buyers consider switch

Commercial agents have seen an influx of interest from the residential sector as buyers seek new investment opportunities following the impending tax changes.

RBA’s August call: Is the property recovery back on track?

Inflation has eased for the third month in a row, falling to 3.8 per cent in June and giving the RBA some much-needed relief, but will it be enough to avoid a rate hike?

Buyers and vendors hit negotiation deadlock

With softening prices and confidence falling, tensions are on the rise as vendors and buyers search for common ground, with winning in negotiation the key to achieving the desired result.

‘Don’t buy the headline’: Investors need to prioritise local knowledge

While it is easy to get caught up in the general sentiment around the property market, smarter investors should look beyond the headlines and hone their local knowledge to achieve strong results.

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