The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 17 May.
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:
Brokerage research highlights financial pressures among mortgagors
Data from the major brokerage has revealed the extent of the cost-of-living crunch on mortgage holders.
Will the budget affect the timeline on rate cuts?
With the federal government revealing the budget 2024/25, bank economists have analysed how this may determine the RBA’s attitude towards interest rates.
Investors look to Qld, WA, and NSW for opportunities: API
A new report has said which Australian states property investors are turning to for the best investment opportunities.
Federal budget 2024: What’s in store for real estate?
With property and housing front and centre of political, social, and economic debate so far in 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered his hotly anticipated federal budget for 2024–25 to Parliament.
What’s in the government’s $11.3bn ‘Homes for Australia’ plan?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his big budget line items to tackle Australia’s housing crisis.
The catalyst that led this 26-year-old to amass a $4.6m portfolio
For one Adelaide tradie, an unexpected health crisis was the impetus for a more intentional life.
15 markets primed for first home buyers
A new report has highlighted the areas in which changing market conditions render affordability within reach.
How does commission-only employment work?
Commission-only employment is unique to the real estate industry and is an attractive way to engage appropriately qualified staff. But the rules surrounding this form of employment can be confusing.
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