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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 18–22 May
by Reporter • 22 May 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 22... READ MORE

Gen Z stampedes into housing as 5% scheme spurs demand
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 May 2026
New figures have revealed a sharp lift in first home buyer inquiries as younger cohorts rush to use the uncapped 5 per... READ MORE

Tasmania locks in $20k grant for first home builds
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 21 May 2026
Tasmania has moved to keep extra support flowing for first home construction, confirming its budget would deliver a... READ MORE

Senate probe reveals structural drivers of housing crisis
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 May 2026
A Senate inquiry has warned that the federal government is on track to fall short of its housing targets as major fault... READ MORE

RBA reveals logic behind May hike as majors split on outlook
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 20 May 2026
Fresh minutes have shown inflation and war‑driven cost shocks tipped the balance towards a May cash rate hike, with... READ MORE

New deal announced to unlock 51k Qld homes
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 19 May 2026
A new federal–state pact will channel infrastructure funding into key growth areas, while reserving a large tranche... READ MORE

Coalition vows to scrap housing tax reforms and limit migration to...
by Annie Kane • 15 May 2026
In his budget reply, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has said the Coalition would repeal Labor’s new CGT and negative... READ MORE

Government to reform housing tax
by Annie Kane • 12 May 2026
The federal government has confirmed it will overhaul the tax system and bring in more initiatives to shake up the... READ MORE

Budget preview: Industry waits with bated breath for housing tax...
by Annie Kane • 12 May 2026
The federal Treasurer has confirmed that there will be a ‘tax reform’ package and housing funding in this... READ MORE

Westpac and Bendigo Bank announce changes to rate forecasts
by Charlie Tchetchenian • 11 May 2026
Westpac and Bendigo Bank have redrawn their official cash rate forecasts as major bank economists remain split on the... READ MORE