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‘Nonsensical’: ACT home building remains restricted

Home builders and home owners have expressed dismay over being “left out in the cold” as construction restrictions persist in the Australian Capital Territory’s current ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 31 Aug 2021

Cities see lowest combined clearance rate in 15 months

Australia’s preliminary auction clearance rate has hit a new low as major capital cities remain in lockdown — with Melbourne withdrawals driving the heaviest impact

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 30 Aug 2021

Regional areas are fast losing their ‘affordable’ status

Since the pandemic began, there’s been a faster decline in regional affordability than what’s been seen in capital cities, according to new research.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 30 Aug 2021

Do Victoria’s commercial property concessions go far enough?

The Victorian government has announced further relief for commercial tenants struggling with rent payment as part of its “new and improved” Commercial Tenancy Relief ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 30 Aug 2021

Buyers and sellers to benefit from new REIWA accreditation

A new specialised accreditation program is set to help anyone dealing with property to find the right professional for the job, thanks to the Real Estate Institute of ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 27 Aug 2021

Brisbane apartment prices play catch-up

While some capital city apartment markets struggle from the absence of overseas migration and international students, Brisbane’s apartment prices are well on their way to ...

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 26 Aug 2021

Auction activity upset expected once again

Localised lockdowns are still wreaking havoc on weekend auction expectations.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 26 Aug 2021

Gold Coast delivers double-digit growth

Queensland’s Gold Coast has emerged as one of the best-performing real estate markets over the past year, recording double-digit price growth for both houses and units

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 25 Aug 2021

Lockdown market requires ‘realistic’ investors

While the rental market has displayed resilience over the first half of 2021, investors are well advised to manage their expectations moving forward as lockdowns continue ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 25 Aug 2021