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The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 15 November.
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.
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Here are the biggest property stories of the week:
Housing is a major election issue for almost 9 in 10 Australians
Housing will be one of the big issues on voters’ minds in the run-up to the next federal election, according to new Mortgage Choice research.
Investor activity is on the rise – but is it enough to offset those exiting?
New investor loans have surged by 18.8 per cent nationwide, with South Australia, Queensland, and Western Australia leading the way in investor demand.
Treasurer establishes $900m productivity fund targeting housing
States will be rewarded for boosting approvals and cutting red tape to get more new homes on the ground.
Investors turn to SMSF to fund their next properties
A growing number of Australians have tapped into their self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) to invest in properties for the past couple of years, new data has revealed.
New listings hit 10-year high across Australia’s capitals
Capital cities’ new listings around the country hit their highest volume in October for over a decade, new data from PropTrack Listings Report October 2024 revealed.
Werribee rentals targeted in Victoria’s latest taskforce crackdown
Suburbs in Melbourne’s west with a high proportion of renters were the focus of Victoria’s third rental inspection “blitz”, as the state ramps up its crackdown on substandard rental properties.
50 years of data shows stark change in income-to-house-price ratio
Analysis of Australian house prices over the past 50 years shows just how different it was for previous generations attempting to buy a home.
ANZ broker flows hit new record high
The broker channel is writing nearly two-thirds of the major bank’s new mortgage business in Australia, according to its latest results, a record high.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 4–8 November]
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