Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
ACT home building remains restricted read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 31 Aug 2021
‘Nonsensical’: ACT home building remains restricted
Home builders and home owners have expressed dismay over being “left out in the cold” as construction restrictions persist in the Australian Capital Territory’s...
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Cities see lowest combined clearance rate in 15 months read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 30 Aug 2021
Cities see lowest combined clearance rate in 15 months
Australia’s preliminary auction clearance rate has hit a new low as major capital cities remain in lockdown — with Melbourne withdrawals driving the heaviest...
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Regional areas read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 30 Aug 2021
Regional areas are fast losing their ‘affordable’ status
Since the pandemic began, there’s been a faster decline in regional affordability than what’s been seen in capital cities, according to new research.
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commercial property concessions read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 30 Aug 2021
Do Victoria’s commercial property concessions go far enough?
The Victorian government has announced further relief for commercial tenants struggling with rent payment as part of its “new and improved” Commercial Tenancy...
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Buyers and sellers to benefit from new REIWA accreditation read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 27 Aug 2021
Buyers and sellers to benefit from new REIWA accreditation
A new specialised accreditation program is set to help anyone dealing with property to find the right professional for the job, thanks to the Real Estate Institute of...
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Property market update: Perth, July 2021 read icon 7 min read
Hotspots • 27 Aug 2021
Property market update: Perth, July 2021
Perth notched the lowest rate of growth in dwelling values among capital cities in July, as experts flagged a slowdown brought on by increasing affordability constraints...
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Brisbane apartment prices play catch-up read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 26 Aug 2021
Brisbane apartment prices play catch-up
While some capital city apartment markets struggle from the absence of overseas migration and international students, Brisbane’s apartment prices are well on their way...
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Auction activity upset expected once again read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 26 Aug 2021
Auction activity upset expected once again
Localised lockdowns are still wreaking havoc on weekend auction expectations.
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Property news you need to know read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 26 Aug 2021
Property news you need to know: The week ending 29 August
All the latest in Australian property and finance-related news.
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Gold Coast delivers double-digit growth read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 25 Aug 2021
Gold Coast delivers double-digit growth
Queensland’s Gold Coast has emerged as one of the best-performing real estate markets over the past year, recording double-digit price growth for both houses and...
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