Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Pre-winter auction spree expected, but Melbourne could go the other way read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 27 May 2021
Pre-winter auction spree expected amid Melbourne lockdown
Auction levels across most capital cities are expected to rise this week, but Melbourne could be in for a different ride as the city enters yet another lockdown.
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fundamental restructuring of property tax read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 27 May 2021
REIV calls for ‘fundamental restructuring’ of property tax
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has welcomed the Liberal Nationals’ commitment to remove a planned stamp duty tax increase, should it win government at...
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Hotspots • 26 May 2021
Commercial property sector swamped by large institutional investors with deep pockets
While the overall Australian commercial property market slumped in 2020, the actual volume of inked deals skyrocketed over the period thanks to increasing interest in...
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Adelaide read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 26 May 2021
Housing activity turns SA into one of Australia’s most attractive states
With South Australia’s economic activity accelerating, the state has grown to become one of the most attractive places to live, work and raise a family, a new report...
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Perth read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 26 May 2021
Sales activity rebounds in Perth following double-digit decline
The rollercoaster ride of Perth’s sales activity continues following the most recent double-digit decline. 
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Private office landlords brace for more disruption as incentives rise to record highs read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 25 May 2021
Private office landlords brace for more disruption as incentives rise to record highs
Private landlords are under increasing strain as office market vacancies rise, sublease availabilities reach record highs, prime effective rents decline, and incentives...
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Property price growth to wane over winter read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 25 May 2021
Property price growth to wane over winter, experts tip
After a strong start to the year, experts are now expecting property price growth to wane over winter. 
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Sydney: 10k affordable rentals on the way read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 25 May 2021
Sydney: 10k affordable rentals on the way
Changes to planning rules across Sydney are set to benefit lower-income households, with affordable housing on the state government’s agenda.
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Property market update: Brisbane, April 2021 read icon 6 min read
Hotspots • 24 May 2021
Property market update: Brisbane, April 2021
Brisbane’s typically slow-moving property market has continued to rapidly grow in April, despite Australia’s most recent market boom showing signs of slowing down...
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Clearance rates continue to trend lower read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 24 May 2021
Clearance rates continue to trend lower
Auction clearance rates across combined capital cities have declined for the fifth consecutive week, new data has revealed.
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