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The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 21 February.
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:
Majority of mortgagors won’t change repayment amounts
More than two-thirds of borrowers intend to maintain their current repayment amounts even as interest rates drop.
Investment property market soars 3x faster than home buyer
The Australian investor market continues to grow, with investor loans rising by 22 per cent in 2024, more than three times faster than owner-occupier loans.
Australia building half as many homes per hour worked compared to 30 years ago
Falling productivity and inefficiencies in residential construction have seen the supply of new homes fall far below the levels required to meet Australia’s national housing target.
Industry split over government ban on foreign buyers of existing homes
Politicians and brokers are divided on whether the Albanese government’s two-year ban on foreign investors buying established homes will effectively boost housing supply.
NSW regional cities lead property growth in early 2025
NSW regional property markets are surging in early 2025, with Bathurst, Dubbo, and Wagga Wagga emerging as key hotspots.
Lenders confirm they will pass through rate cuts
Major banks and several other lenders have already announced that they will pass through the full 25-bp rate cut to home loan borrowers.
WA community association calls for strata reforms in 2025 election
Ahead of the 2025 Western Australian general state election, a community association urged political parties to pledge support for a dedicated strata commissioner’s office and additional legislative reforms.
Brokers must adjust to growing financial strain on borrowers
Rising levels of financial stress are changing the role of brokers, according to research from Wisr.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 10–14 February]
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