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The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 26 April.
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:
Next RBA move may be an increase: Brokerage CEO
A chief executive of a brokerage has said the central bank may lift the cash rate further if inflation fails to moderate.
FHB activity ‘likely to weaken’: ANZ/CoreLogic
First home buyer activity could dampen as the year progresses amid worsening mortgage serviceability, ANZ and CoreLogic’s report has found.
Not even 1 in 5 homes affordable as data paints ‘stark’ property picture: NAB economist
Just 13 per cent of homes for sale are affordable for the average Australian household and the impacts are being felt across the board.
Perth ‘builder’ slapped with $5k fine for falsifying work history
A Kwinana man claimed eight years of building experience, despite working as a courier during the specified period.
Rental bidding out, pets in as WA’s new tenancy laws pass Parliament
The sweeping overhaul will see new regulations roll out over three phases, with the first set to take effect in May.
The State Parliament has given the go-ahead to new legislation to tighten regulation of short-term rental accommodation (STRA).
Qld nabs top spot for home loan financing: CBA
Home loan financing was the strongest in Queensland, according to the major bank’s latest research.
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