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The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 21 July.
Welcome back to The Adviser’s weekly round-up of headline stories and news that are important not only for the real estate sector but also for the state of Australian property more broadly.
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To compile this list, not only do we consider the week’s most-read stories and the news that matter most to you, but we also curate it to include stories from our sister brands that also have an impact on the Australian property landscape.
Here are the biggest stories of the week:
Borrowers seek green products as energy prices soar: QBE
As Australians grapple with rising energy costs, home owners are looking for ways to increase energy efficiency in their homes, a new report reveals.
ANZ calls extended cash rate pause
The major bank has changed its RBA call and now believes a hold in August is most likely.
Mortgage costs weighed on RBA’s cash rate decision
Record-high mortgage payments were factored into the central bank’s decision to hold the cash rate, per its minutes from the most recent board meeting in July.
Big 4 head warns Australia needs ‘urgent’ supply action
Ross McEwan, the chief executive at NAB, stressed the importance of increasing supply at a recent parliamentary hearing.
South Australia to end no-cause evictions
Research undertaken by the state showed that the majority of South Australians favour eliminating no-cause evictions in their tenancy laws.
Which Australian city dominates the global waterfront property market?
Buyers around the world can expect to pay a premium for a waterfront property, yet nowhere is this surcharge more significant than in one Australian city.
Why retirees are integral to tackling Australia’s housing crisis
An all-too-often overlooked cohort, industry advocates are uncovering why retirees are important in Australia’s housing equation for two main reasons.
Queenslanders urged to claim $52m in outstanding rental bonds
The state has revealed it’s sitting on millions in unclaimed rental bonds and it’s urging everyone to check they’ve received what they’re owed.
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