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The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 15 December.
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:
1. RBA delivers final cash rate call for 2024
After weeks of anticipation, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) handed down its eighth and final cash rate decision for the year.
2. Peak bodies weigh in on the rise of trust account alternatives
With automated payment systems gaining traction among property managers, industry leaders have explored the impact of these technologies which are shaping the future of property management.
3. Revealing the suburbs with the biggest price rises in 2024
In a year dominated by interest rate speculation and slowing price growth, here are the suburbs that returned big results for sellers in 2024.
4. Qld removes restrictions on first home buyers renting out rooms
Previously, buyers who received stamp duty concessions or grants from the Queensland government were unable to rent out a room in the property for the first year of ownership.
5. Home ownership tied to happiness: Great Southern Bank
Owning your own home leads to greater happiness, according to Great Southern Bank.
6. More Melbourne rental inspection blitzes set for 2025, says watchdog
According to the state’s consumer affairs department, the taskforce dedicated to cracking down on dodgy rentals will be out in force in the year ahead.
7. Victoria changes regulations to boost housing supply
The Victorian government has announced changes to the small lot housing code, making it easier to get homes off the ground in Melbourne’s metro and regional areas.
8. Australian residential and commercial market expected to shift in 2025
The Australian property market is forecast to undergo a major transformation in 2025 as anticipated rate cuts and emerging trends reshape the residential and commercial sectors, a new report shows.
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