Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
minister for growth areas read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 25 Nov 2021
Does Australia need a minister for growth areas?
With Australia’s outer metropolitan suburbs growing at twice the national average, an advocacy group is calling for a dedicated federal minister who could address the...
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Can foreigners buy commercial property in Australia read icon 5 min read
Hotspots • 25 Nov 2021
Can foreigners buy commercial property in Australia?
 Can foreigners buy commercial property in Australia?  Here is our guide on how you can how can you get in on the action.  
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Hotspots • 25 Nov 2021
New energy efficiency standards could save NSW investors $980 annually
The NSW government recently announced the implementation of new sustainability requirements that could save households up to $980 per year on energy expenses while also...
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top 20 places to invest in Australia right now read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 24 Nov 2021
Are these the top 20 places to invest in Australia right now?
A new report from ME Bank has reportedly uncovered Australia’s top 20 best places to invest.
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Expect inner city unit rental markets to rebound post-lockdown read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 24 Nov 2021
Expect inner-city unit rental markets to rebound post-lockdown
After falling behind its housing counterpart for the majority of the pandemic, inner-city unit rents are now on track for a rebound, according to a research firm. 
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auction results read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 23 Nov 2021
Boosted supply gives a mixed bag of auction results
The combined capital cities have had their busiest week since late March, with 3,725 properties going under the hammer over the week ending 21 November 2021. 
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DIY danger flagged amidst renovation revolution read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 23 Nov 2021
DIY danger flagged amidst renovation revolution
The DIY renovation craze spurred on by long periods spent in lockdown has heightened the danger of acquiring a serious health issue for inexperienced property owners...
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house price growth outpaces wage growth read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 23 Nov 2021
What happens when house price growth outpaces wage growth?
The Australian wage price index (WPI) saw a 2.2 per cent increase in the year to November 2021, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
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Brisbane read icon 8 min read
Hotspots • 21 Nov 2021
Property market update: Brisbane, October 2021
Brisbane property prices have shot ahead to achieve the biggest gains in October, leaving bigger capital cities in its dust. Will the Sunshine capital extend its...
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Adelaide read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 20 Nov 2021
Adelaide beats seasonal slump as house prices set new records
Adelaide has overcome the seasonal third-quarter slump this year, as a new report revealed the city broke new record highs for house prices. 
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