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A new CEO for one Aussie network, Airbnb weighs in on Victoria’s STR decision, and home lending competition ramps up.
Welcome to REB’s weekly round-up of headline stories that are important to both the real estate sector and the state of the Australian property market.
To compile this list, we consider the week’s most-read stories and the news that matters to you, collating your need-to-know property report from across our site and sister brands. Here are the biggest stories of the week:
Nick Boyd has been appointed to the executive role and will now lead the Belle Property Australia, Hockingstuart and Acton | Belle Property brands.
The National Renters Protection Authority could issue on-the-spot fines and remove a real estate agent’s licence to practise, among other punitive measures for rental breaches, if the Greens Party plan is adopted.
The state offers stamp duty exemptions and concessions for first home buyers – but only as long as they use the property as their primary residence.
From government policies to tax settings, a lot has been blamed for Victoria’s housing slowdown – but the real story is more complex.
The short-term rental platform expressed its “disappointment in the government’s backflip”.
ANALYSIS: It’s just two months into the financial year 2025 and there are already signs that this year will be a hot one for home loan competition.
Research released by Mortgage Choice has revealed that those hoping to buy a property this spring will need to get their finances ready as soon as possible.
The total number of dwelling approvals rose 10.4 per cent in July, largely driven by an increase in approvals for high-density apartments.
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