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The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 31 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.
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:
CBA cuts out broker and proprietary channel for new loan offering
A new, cheaper refinance offering is set to be launched by the major bank that is only available directly to consumers.
New loan volumes down 17%
Borrowing activity declined during the March quarter, new research has found.
Regional dwelling values outperform capital counterparts: CoreLogic
Home values in regional areas are rising at the quickest pace in almost two years, CoreLogic has found.
The NSW government has announced it will provide community funding to local governments that exceed the state’s updated housing targets.
Qld rental reforms ‘missed the mark’: REIQ
Without a handful of 11th-hour amendments, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) warned last week’s rental reforms could have been “catastrophic”.
Top highlights from AREC 2024
AREC 2024 welcomed a record crowd to the Gold Coast Conference & Exhibition Centre, with more than 5,000 industry professionals showing up to sharpen their skills and learn from leaders inside and outside of real estate.
Ryan Serhant on how Australian agents changed his game
The New York real estate broker and reality television star explained why he took a page from Australia’s playbook.
Investor taxes take a toll on Victorian rental market
Experts caution that reluctance among Victorian investors is expected to lead to fewer rentals over the next 12 months.
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