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Property listings starting to rebound after a tough 2020

Seven of the eight major capital cities have seen their total property listings decline significantly over the past year, but hope is on the horizon as the rebound begins

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 08 Apr 2021

Lending restrictions blamed for keeping investor activity subdued

Although the housing market is booming, with strong buyer demand now pushing up house prices at the highest rate in years, investor activity remains subdued.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 07 Apr 2021

Falling rental vacancies push rents higher in most capital cities

Rental vacancy rates continued to decline across most capital city markets in March, placing further upward pressure on rents, a new report has found.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 07 Apr 2021

Why investors are excited about the Newcastle CBD

The Newcastle CBD is defying the impacts of the pandemic, with office demand said to be rising as more companies look to relocate to regional areas, a new report has ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 07 Apr 2021

How to form a healthy attachment to your property portfolio

Good property investment strategies often zero in on the notion of detachment, but one expert highlights why attachment can in fact be beneficial.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 06 Apr 2021

Why property is key to a successful investment portfolio

One expert believes that property reigns superior among all forms of investment, ultimately opening doors for other wealth-creation opportunities as it offers ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 06 Apr 2021

Expats drive property sales growth: PIPA

The property market has continued to swell as more cashed-up expats return to Australia, the Property Investment Professionals of Australia has revealed.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 06 Apr 2021

Home loan commitments crash for the first time since May

New loan commitments for housing have declined for the first time since May 2020, but months of growth have ensured records have been maintained, new data has shown.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 06 Apr 2021

Affordable housing a winner in South Australia

South Australians have shown their enthusiasm for cheap property – and a new affordable housing development just 2.5 kilometres from Adelaide’s CBD.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 01 Apr 2021