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APN Headlines - Read by Todd Sloan 08/22/2025

Aug 21, 2025
This week in Australian property investment news, exciting trends are unfolding! Recent rate cuts have sparked the largest home loan boom since the pandemic. Meanwhile, discussions are heating up around the controversial idea of taxing family homes. Additionally, the dynamics of the apartment market are shifting, especially in the built-to-rent sector. Tune in to stay updated on these pivotal developments and discover ways to navigate the evolving landscape!
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Rate Cuts Spark Broad Borrowing Surge

  • Recent rate cuts produced the biggest surge in home loan activity since COVID, lifting pre-approvals by about 12% after two cuts.
  • The boom spans first-home buyers, investors and upgraders and may push markets to pre-rate-hike levels.
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Debate Over Taxing The Family Home

  • Economists have proposed taxing the family home by ending the main residence exemption and scrapping the CGT discount and negative gearing.
  • The argument is aimed at reducing tax concessions that critics say inflate prices and worsen inequality.
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Built-To-Rent Reshapes Apartment Supply

  • Australia's apartment market is shifting as built-to-rent (BTR) new apartments jumped 378% while other supply fell 54% across major cities.
  • Developers are increasingly favouring long-term rental investments, reshaping the development landscape.
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