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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
