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What’s new in property: Top stories of the week

2021 has kicked off with a bang, leaving experts abuzz with generous property predictions.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 22 Jan 2021

RBA’s 30% property growth forecast to materialise in 75% of regions

Experts believe that RBA’s forecasted 30 per cent growth in property prices over the next three years will materialise in 75 per cent of Aussie regions.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 21 Jan 2021

Apartments drag down building activity

Dwelling unit commencements have continued to fall, but the bright spot has been new private sector houses, figures have shown.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 21 Jan 2021

HomeBuilder applications soar as first-timers enter the market in record numbers

Record numbers of first home buyers are coming into the market assisted by the government’s HomeBuilder stimulus, which is expected to help spur $50 billion in economic ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 20 Jan 2021

Record commercial property bank debt to subside as banks rethink their exposure

2020 was a big year for Australian commercial real estate (CRE), with new figures pointing to record bank debt for the sector in excess of $260 billion.

FINANCE • Wed, 20 Jan 2021

Sydney declared no. 1 location for international capital

Sydney has been named the “no. 1 location to invest in during 2021”, particularly for international capital.  

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 20 Jan 2021

Strong sales to boost Perth’s median house price by 10% in 2021

Banksia Grove has emerged as Western Australia’s top suburb by sales activity growth in December, with experts predicting strong sales activity to boost Perth median ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 20 Jan 2021

House prices could jump 30% on the back of low interest rates, RBA hints

According to new documents released from the Reserve Bank of Australia, persistently low interest rates could push up property prices by as much as 30 per cent.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 19 Jan 2021

How COVID-19 is set to accelerate change in commercial property

The shift to online shopping and working from home will reduce demand for retail and office space, with widespread implications expected for the commercial property ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 19 Jan 2021