Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 02 Nov 2021
Perth’s market recovery fuelled by all price sectors
Perth owners and sellers eager to see property values recover from the recent market downturn have garnered some good news after house prices in Perth increased by 18.1...
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October auctions end with a bang read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 02 Nov 2021
October auctions end with a bang
More than 3,500 homes went under the hammer across Australia’s capital cities as October drew to a close.
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Zero emissions set as target for NSW buildings read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 30 Oct 2021
Zero emissions set as target for NSW buildings
The NSW government committed to combat climate change by investing more than $4.8 million in altering NSW’s built environments to achieve net zero emissions.
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Hotspots • 30 Oct 2021
Investors not to blame for rental affordability woes: PIPA
The current rental affordability crisis is only going to get worse without intervention, according to Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA).
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Property news you need to know read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 30 Oct 2021
Property news you need to know: The week ending 31 October
Smart Property Investment is pleased to present a weekly round-up of the biggest stories across property, investment, real estate, and finance, with thanks to Momentum...
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Hotspots • 29 Oct 2021
Green light for safe structures: Flammable cladding removal commences in NSW
The NSW government has achieved a breakthrough in the flammable cladding nightmare that has haunted many of the state’s apartment owners for years. 
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Spring selling season heats up as auction activity continues to rise read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 29 Oct 2021
Spring selling season heats up as auction activity continues to rise
The Australian property market is well and truly in the midst of spring selling season, as capital cities brace for busy auction weekends amid record volumes. 
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Property listings are rising read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 28 Oct 2021
Property listings are rising – but is it helpful for buyers?
Spring selling season is well and truly here, but is the supply increase actually helping would-be buyers buy in their preferred location?
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The rising price tag for new builds read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 28 Oct 2021
The rising price tag for new builds
The cost of building a new home has risen substantially over the past year, with increases in land prices compounded by a materials shortage, according to a report.
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Warning: Off-the-plan spruikers are back! read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 28 Oct 2021
Warning: Off-the-plan spruikers are back!
The flourishing property sector is attracting spruikers to strike once again, promising quick profits from off-the-plan deals. 
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