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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 8–12 January
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Jan 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 12... READ MORE

‘Positive correlation’ between mortgage confidence and broker...
by Adrian Suljanovic • 11 Jan 2024
A survey has found higher levels of confidence among property owners who have used a mortgage broker. READ MORE

Will 2024 see more borrowers enter the property market?
by Reporter • 11 Jan 2024
From rate cuts to construction levels, 2024 will bring a mix of good and bad news, according to an industry expert. READ MORE

Stamp duty ‘stifles housing mobility’: REIQ
by Reporter • 11 Jan 2024
There has been a new call to uplift the stamp duty concession threshold rates in the Sunshine State. READ MORE

Time to save for house deposit soars: PEXA
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Jan 2024
Prospective home owners are required to work at least two years longer to be able to afford a house deposit, PEXA... READ MORE

53% of home buyers willing to take on higher mortgage
by Reporter • 10 Jan 2024
Surprising new research has found that one in two Australians would choose to take on a steeper interest rate if it... READ MORE

Property prices to slump in 2024: Economist
by Reporter • 10 Jan 2024
The non-major bank economist has said house prices are expected to fall from their recent peaks in 2024. READ MORE

26k helped by Home Guarantee Scheme: Minister
by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 Jan 2024
The Albanese government’s expanded Home Guarantee Scheme has assisted over 26,000 people into home ownership in its... READ MORE

How much did house prices by in 2023?

by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 Jan 2024
CoreLogic and PropTrack have revealed how much home values increased throughout 2023. READ MORE

Interest-free loans offered to overcome building delays: WA government
by Reporter • 9 Jan 2024
The Western Australian government will offer interest-free loans to help residential builders complete projects that... READ MORE

What are brokers going to be focusing on in 2024?
by Annie Kane • 8 Jan 2024
With a new year providing fresh opportunities, we ask brokers what they’re prioritising this year. READ MORE

Asset finance brokerage launches new broker offering
by Reporter • 8 Jan 2024
The commercial brokerage is offering owner-operator brokers a new service to help them add value to their business and... READ MORE

Affordability and serviceability will continue to bite in 2024:...
by Reporter • 8 Jan 2024
There are three main mortgages themes that will dominate 2024, the non-bank lender’s head of sales has forecast. READ MORE

Increase in FHBs planning to enter the market: Resolve Finance

by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Jan 2024
Research from the mortgage brokerage has found increased levels of optimism among first home buyers. READ MORE

Perth’s affordability tested by growing population
by Reporter • 5 Jan 2024
A leading executive has revealed that strong population growth is keeping the pressure on Western Australia’s... READ MORE

Brokers battle it out in Rottnest Channel Swim
by Annie Kane • 4 Jan 2024
Two brokers are set to make a splash for a good cause as they take part in a fundraising swim across shark-infested... READ MORE

Demand for agribusiness debt ‘softer’ in 2024: Rural Bank
by Annie Kane • 4 Jan 2024
Economic pressures coupled with weather adversities marked the latter half of 2023 for Australia’s agricultural... READ MORE

Brokers must work closely with clients ‘more than ever’: CEO
by Adrian Suljanovic • 4 Jan 2024
The non-bank lender’s chief executive has called on brokers to be more diligent with clients as 2024 gets underway. READ MORE

Brokers reveal what they expect to see in 2024
by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Jan 2024
With the new year underway, brokers have shared their predictions for 2024. READ MORE

Migrants shouldn’t be scapegoated for housing crisis: Housing...
by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Jan 2024
Housing organisations have urged the government against placing blame on migrant communities as the primary driver... READ MORE

Almost 20% of investors to sell in 2024: Resolve Finance

by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Jan 2024
A ‘perfect storm’ of regulatory changes and increased interest rates may be impacting investor confidence, research... READ MORE

‘Reasonable chance’ Sydney market booms in 2024: Shore Financial

by Adrian Suljanovic • 2 Jan 2024
The mortgage brokerage’s chief executive has stated that Sydney’s property market performance over 2023 could... READ MORE

Businesses expected to borrow less in 2024
by Annie Kane • 2 Jan 2024
Businesses are expected to reduce their borrowing and scale back investments in 2024 amid a sluggish economic growth... READ MORE

NAB evaluating ‘qualified advice’ move

by Annie Kane and Maja Garaca Djurdjevic • 29 Dec 2023
The major bank has said it will carefully evaluate the potential impact of the proposed changes on its role in the... READ MORE

The news that shocked in 2023
by Annie Kane • 29 Dec 2023
With the year 2023 coming to a close, we review the biggest news stories in the broking industry from over the year. READ MORE