Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 1–5 June The Australian property market remained a dynamic landscape during the week of 1–5 June, with a flurry of significant developments spanning residential, commercial, and policy realms. This weekly round-up compiles the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands, offering a comprehensive overview
RBA Pushes Back Against Labor’s Housing Spin CANBERRA – The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has issued a significant challenge to the Albanese government’s projections for new housing investment, suggesting a notable overestimation of future housing supply in the federal budget. This divergence in forecasts indicates that the government may be overstating the number of
Forget Commercial Property: The Real Asset Switch Supercharging Portfolios For years, commercial property has been a cornerstone of diverse investment portfolios, often touted for its potential for significant capital growth and steady rental yields. However, a seismic shift is underway in the investment landscape, with astute investors increasingly looking beyond traditional office buildings, retail spaces,
Commonwealth Bank Drops Housing Forecast as Budget ‘Accelerates a Slowdown’ Sydney, Australia – The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has significantly revised its outlook for the nation’s housing market, predicting a sharper decline in home prices than previously anticipated. The major lender now believes the property sector faces “multiple headwinds,” with the recent federal budget
Landlords urged to rethink who’s really managing their Airbnb As the allure of the short-term rental market continues to draw significant investor interest, regulators across the country have issued a stern warning to landlords: verify the credentials of those managing your property. A growing number of professionals operating in the Airbnb and Stayz ecosystem may
Property Investors Group Champions Financial Literacy and Smart Strategies in Landmark Webinar [City, State] – [Date] – In a significant move to empower real estate enthusiasts and seasoned professionals alike, Property Investors, a leading advocacy and educational platform for property owners and aspiring investors, recently hosted a highly successful virtual webinar. The event, titled “Invest
Huge Inflation Hit to Melbourne House Prices | PropTrack – realestate.com.au Melbourne home prices have soared to astonishing levels, now standing almost 22 times higher than they were in 1980. This staggering growth, while reflecting decades of economic expansion and population influx, is largely attributable to one fundamental factor that has now become a major
Buyers Abandon Australian Property Amidst Market Softening The Australian property market is showing further signs of a sustained downturn, with preliminary auction results indicating a significant shift in buyer confidence. According to data released by Cotality, the national preliminary auction clearance rate plummeted to just 54.5% this past weekend, marking the lowest cyclical low since
Revealed: 136 Australian Suburbs Where Investment Properties Are Self-Sufficient A recent analysis by property insights firm PropTrack, reported by realestate.com.au, has unveiled 136 Australian suburbs where investment properties are effectively paying for themselves. The groundbreaking research highlights a significant shift in the investment landscape, with regional areas, particularly mining towns, demonstrating extraordinary rental yields that
Australia – Highlights of Federal Budget 2026–27 Canberra, ACT – The Australian government today unveiled its Federal Budget for 2026–27, outlining a fiscal roadmap that introduces targeted relief for workers while ushering in some of the most profound changes to the nation’s taxation landscape in decades. The budget’s centrepiece includes substantive overhauls to the taxation