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Investors are piling into the market as prices climb and regional values hit new highs but concerns are brewing.
Victoria’s new reserve price law is dividing opinions, while APRA and the CBA warn of rising risks.
Meanwhile, home buyers are navigating out-of-cycle rate cuts, fierce auction battles, and a fresh demand spike for low-deposit loans.
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Loan stars: Banks slash rates out of cycle (REA)
Where luxury properties are on offer for ‘great value’ (Domain)
Warning over sad family trend quietly on the rise in Australian homes: 'Lack of options' (Yahoo)
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‘Two more cuts’: Economists tip rate relief in 2026 (REA)
Financial advisor shares Sydney couple's $202,000 money mistake: 'They wanted a house' (Yahoo)
The heart of South Jerrabomberra: Town park and community centre officially open (AllHomes)
Victorians face home auction ban unless they disclose reserve price (REA)
Aussie bank pauses broker pre-approvals immediately due to 'surge' in demand for 5 per cent deposit scheme (Yahoo)
Investors
Victoria’s new reserve price law explained (REA)
Unexpected criticism for Victoria's reserve price real estate law (ABC)
The Hills District development that saved its best residences for last (Domain)
Bid bold or go home: Top tips for auction success (SPI)
ATO 'tightening the rules' as holiday home owners on notice over common $20,000 tax claim (Yahoo)
Investors are hungry for property across Australia (ABN)
Why more Australians are turning to local builders for luxury homes (REA)
The Melbourne development where you can walk to everything (Domain)
Victoria surges ahead as fastest-growing investor market (SPI)
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn suggests housing credit growth is 'unsustainable' (Yahoo)
Non-bank Woodbridge steps in to finance luxury apartment blocks (ABN)
Prices force dramatic change in buyer choices (REA)
What does 2026 have in store for Perth’s housing market? (Domain)
Investors flock to regions as values reach 3-year high (SPI)
Housing market gathers pace as APRA flags rising risks (ABN)
Australian home prices set to shatter records in 2026 (Domain)
Inside Canberra’s split property market (AllHomes)
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