The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 2 February.
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:
The latest data on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that the growth in inflation is slowing drastically, following years of elevated growth.
Will interest rates be the biggest influence on housing this year?
Nearly three-quarters of real estate agents think rates will have the most significant influence on the housing market in 2024, according to a new survey.
Holidays over home ownership: Young Aussies put property on the backburner
With home prices rapidly rising over the course of last year and stock in short supply, it appears that a prime cohort of buyers are rethinking their ownership dreams.
Is Qld headed for a stamp duty shake-up?
Ahead of the October election, Queensland’s politicians are promising some big housing policy announcements.
Which state has Australia’s best performing economy?
It’s the first time this particular state has come out on top, according to the latest CommSec State of the States report.
Major bank handed maximum penalty for unconscionable conduct
The big four bank has been ordered to pay the maximum penalty for unconscionable conduct in relation to an interest rate swap transaction.
Is an east coast invasion to blame for Perth’s supply problem?
Australia’s eastern state residents have been increasingly eyeing Western Australian property.
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