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Online auctions: ‘People are very comfortable’

Lockdowns do not appear to be fazing buyers and sellers, according to one network, which has reported a “seamless” transition to online as of late.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 17 Aug 2021

Persistent lockdowns rock auction results

Auction clearance rates have taken another minor hit as lockdowns persist across Sydney and Melbourne, with Canberra, too, now under strict stay-at-home orders.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 16 Aug 2021

‘Unfair, costly’ commercial rent waivers reintroduced in NSW

The Property Council of Australia (PCA) has raised concerns about the reintroduction of mandated rent waivers as part of the Commercial Code of Conduct.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 16 Aug 2021

Should investors turn their attention to units?

The premium for houses over units has hit record highs, so should investors turn their gaze to units? 

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 16 Aug 2021

4 Aussie cities among the biggest winners in pandemic price gains

Four Australian cities have been recognised as some of the biggest winners in a global trend of pandemic-induced property price gains.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 13 Aug 2021

Sydney rental market tightens amid lockdown

Despite going in and out of lockdowns over the past year, Sydney’s rental market has maintained resilience, with rental vacancies dropping across parts of the city.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 13 Aug 2021

How to maintain a successful rental portfolio

While rental increases are crucial in driving performance, several other factors influence total returns and the overall health of a rental property portfolio.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 13 Aug 2021

Auction volumes rise but could be curtailed by Melbourne lockdown extension

Following weeks of subdued activity, the auction market looks set for revamp with an expected lift in auction numbers of 30 per cent.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 12 Aug 2021

Regions getting the most investor attention revealed

Amid increased COVID-induced uncertainty, investors appear to be returning to the market in swarms, but most are now looking beyond city limits for new opportunities. 

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 12 Aug 2021