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The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 29 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:
Senate recommends reducing 3% serviceability buffer
The final report in the Senate’s housing inquiry has detailed a range of recommendations including reducing the serviceability buffer for first home buyers.
APRA slammed for ‘nonsensical’ decision to retain 3% buffer
The FBAA has called for government intervention over APRA’s “nonsensical” decision to keep the serviceability buffer at 3 per cent.
REIV responds to proposed rental reforms
Some aspects of the new rental legislation have been welcomed, while the industry body warned that other measures could put additional strain on Victoria’s rental market.
NSW reveals master plans for rezoned transit hubs
Moving forward with its plan to increase density around key transit hubs, the state has now released the master plans for the first seven suburbs.
OwnHome launches first home buyer broker competition
Deposit loan company OwnHome has launched three cash prizes for brokers servicing first home buyers.
The buyer cohort that’s emerged as a frontrunner at the end of 2024
For most of the year, one group of buyers appeared to be the most active in the market. But as the year draws to a close, another cohort has taken the lead.
Sydney’s top 10 high-growth suburbs in 2025
Despite the Sydney property market slowing down in the past six months, the latest Shore Financial State of Sydney Report showed that many suburbs are forecast to experience strong growth out to mid-2025.
3 per cent buffer to remain: APRA
The prudential regulator has maintained that the 3 per cent buffer will remain, amid widespread calls for the regulator to move to a dynamic buffer.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 18–22 November]
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