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Sydney: 10k affordable rentals on the way

Changes to planning rules across Sydney are set to benefit lower-income households, with affordable housing on the state government’s agenda.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 25 May 2021

Clearance rates continue to trend lower

Auction clearance rates across combined capital cities have declined for the fifth consecutive week, new data has revealed.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 24 May 2021

Victoria’s new builds break boom record

A new record number of detached housing starts are set to begin in Victoria, breaking the numbers achieved during the peak of the 2018 boom.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 24 May 2021

Regional rents soar as people flee cities

Regional rent values have outpaced the capital city markets by almost three times, a new report has revealed.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 21 May 2021

ACT extends land tax exemptions for landlords

In a bid to address rental affordability across Canberra, the ACT government has announced the indefinite extension of land tax exemptions for landlords.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 21 May 2021

Auction activity set for slide

Following recent highs, with the last two weeks being the second and third busiest weeks of 2021, the auction market appears to be cooling alongside the weather.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 20 May 2021

Small capital cities lead rental growth with double-digit rise

While Sydney and Melbourne’s rental markets continue to struggle, the smaller capital cities are thriving, having achieved massive growth in the past 12 months.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 19 May 2021

Regions continue to outpace cities – but which areas are topping the profit ladder?

Regional markets have continued their winning streak, with property values growing at twice the pace seen across the capital cities in the last 12 months, new data has ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 18 May 2021

HomeBuilder adds to construction costs

Housing construction costs have risen for the sixth consecutive quarter as dwelling approvals surge in response to the recently expired HomeBuilder, according to ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 18 May 2021