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The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 4 April.
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 property stories of the week:
Home prices reach record high in March
Property values climbed to new heights in March to reverse a recent downward trend, according to CoreLogic.
Coalition confirms commitment to reduce serviceability buffer
The Coalition has confirmed it will instruct the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to consider the impact of its rules on access to housing, if elected.
In a widely anticipated move, the central bank has left the cash rate unchanged.
Perth price growth slows amid uptick in listings
The number of active listings in Perth increased over March, albeit with annual price growth slowing and properties taking longer to sell compared to last year.
House Hunters Australia TV show to feature Aussie brokers
Brokers and buyer’s agents operating under the renewed Aussie brand will feature on the upcoming House Hunters Australia TV show, as part of a sponsorship agreement.
RBA delivers April cash rate: What it means for investors
After weeks of speculation, the Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered its second cash rate decision in 2025.
Dwelling approvals dip, but wider trend shows improvement
Annual building approvals are up by almost three-quarters, but some industry bodies are urging politicians more reform is needed to fix the housing crisis.
Major red flags; watch out for inexperienced buyer’s agents, REBAA warns
Industry experts warned buyers to do their due diligence as an increasing number of inexperienced buyer’s agents enter the real estate sector.
[Related: Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 24–28 March]
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