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Auction activity stays steady amid lockdowns

The auction market has remained resilient despite lockdowns hampering both of Australia’s largest capitals, new data has revealed.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 19 Jul 2021

‘World-leading’ construction assurance tool in the works

A new tool will help determine the quality and trustworthiness of NSW residential buildings.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 16 Jul 2021

Auction volumes set for 15% climb

After weeks of subdued activity, capital cities are set to see a double-digit rise in auction volumes over the week, according to new data.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 15 Jul 2021

Spring market set to be ‘fantastic’ as appraisals surge 30%

In a show of confidence for Australian real estate, property appraisals are up over 34 per cent year-on-year for one network.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 15 Jul 2021

Australia’s least populated cities are now the fastest-growing

Canberra, Hobart and Darwin led the annual price growth in Australia, recording double-digit rises over the year, new research has revealed.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 15 Jul 2021

More than 1 in 3 Aussie properties cheaper to buy than rent

Having a mortgage is even more likely to be cheaper than renting than it was pre-pandemic, new research has revealed.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 14 Jul 2021

Rents surge as rental vacancy rates hit 10-year low

Rental markets are tightening, with the national residential rental vacancy rate said to have hit its lowest level since May 2011.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 14 Jul 2021

Would house prices be better in a no-COVID world?

Pre-COVID-19, house prices across Australia’s major capital cities were already expected to enter a cyclical upswing in 2020 – so did the pandemic change things for the ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 13 Jul 2021

The standout performers of Brisbane’s real estate market revealed

Brisbane has seen a swift recovery from the pandemic, with sellers and buyers said to have whiplash as property prices continue to outdo themselves month-on-month.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 12 Jul 2021