Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Could the ‘outstanding’ 2 per cent deposit scheme break the poverty trap? read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 19 May 2021
Could the ‘outstanding’ 2 per cent deposit scheme break the poverty trap?
The 2 per cent deposit scheme has been widely praised as a way to ‘break generational poverty traps’, two industry experts have said.
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Regions continue to outpace cities – but which areas are topping the profit ladder? read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 18 May 2021
Regions continue to outpace cities – but which areas are topping the profit ladder?
Regional markets have continued their winning streak, with property values growing at twice the pace seen across the capital cities in the last 12 months, new data has...
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Are buyers retreating from a burgeoning market? read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 18 May 2021
Are buyers retreating from a burgeoning market?
The property market is continuing to go from strength to strength, but future buying intentions for Australians vary, according to new survey data. 
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HomeBuilder adds to construction costs read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 18 May 2021
HomeBuilder adds to construction costs
Housing construction costs have risen for the sixth consecutive quarter as dwelling approvals surge in response to the recently expired HomeBuilder, according to...
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Early indicators point to a cooling market read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 17 May 2021
Early indicators point to a cooling market
Australia’s booming property market is showing early signs of cooling as buyer enquiries drop with the conclusion of the HomeBuilder stimulus, new research has...
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Capital cities see lower clearance rates as volumes decline read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 17 May 2021
Capital cities see lower clearance rates as volumes decline
Auction activity continued to trend lower, clocking a fourth consecutive week-on-week drop in clearance rates nationally, new data has revealed.
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Sydney leads capital city price growth read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 17 May 2021
Sydney leads capital city price growth
Sydney has reclaimed its crown as one of Australia’s strongest-performing property markets.
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Perth suburbs read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 14 May 2021
20 Perth suburbs that have already surpassed expert predictions
The REIWA’s earlier forecasts for Perth’s property market are on track to be exceeded, with 20 suburbs recording better-than-expected price growth.
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Property market update Melbourne read icon 6 min read
Hotspots • 14 May 2021
Property market update: Melbourne, April 2021
Melbourne stayed the course to recovery in April, despite the Australian property market boom cooling after a scorching first quarter. Can the Victorian capital hit new...
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Investors are increasingly optimistic about today’s hot market read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 14 May 2021
Investors are increasingly optimistic about today’s hot market
While low interest rates continue to drive demand, affordability constraints and undersupply are starting to dampen the sentiment across residential real estate, a new...
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