The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 12 November.
Welcome to The Adviser’s weekly round-up of the headline stories and news that are important not only for the real estate sector, but also for the state of property in Australia more broadly.
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To compile this list, not only do we consider the week’s most-read stories and the news that matter to you, but we curate it to include stories from our sister brands that also have an impact on the Australian property landscape.
Borrower priorities differ to what brokers think they are: Connective
There is a “disconnect” between what borrowers say they want and what brokers think they want, according to new research.
NSW Premier presses on with stamp duty scrap
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has insisted he will continue to chip away at stamp duty, despite the state Treasurer seeming non-committal.
Cash rate unlikely to climb in 2022: RBA
The Reserve Bank has insisted the cash rate will not increase next year, despite inflation creeping up faster than expected.
Select fixed rate home loans with the major bank have increased, less than 24 hours after Westpac announced similar changes.
Underquoting warning issued in Victoria
Consumer Affairs Victoria has revealed it is once again monitoring the real estate industry closely for signs of underquoting.
The suburbs where residents hardly ever sell – and why
It takes a little over 10 years for the average Australian to outgrow their current home, but some suburbs far outpace the standard, hanging on to their residents for 20 years or more.
Brisbane property market update October 2021
Brisbane has experienced a bumper month during October in the residential property market. Prices have really taken off, bucking the national trend, gaining momentum throughout the month.
Bill Malouf takes on new brand
The eastern suburbs icon will be taking on a joint venture with one of the city’s fastest-growing names in real estate.
‘We take no comfort in the current record prices’: REIA
The standing committee on taxation and revenue has heard that Australia’s current housing affordability issues are “categorically the most significant on record”.
Stone Real Estate lands lone agent
A young agent who has logged impressive results independently running a business out of his home for the last three years has joined forces with the network.
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