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Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Vacancy rates back at pre-COVID levels read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 16 Feb 2021
Vacancy rates back at pre-COVID levels
Very tight rental markets across the smaller capital cities is offsetting the elevated rates still being seen across Melbourne and Sydney, recent data has shown.
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Melbourne defies lockdown read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 15 Feb 2021
Boom-time auction results revealed: Melbourne defies lockdown, Sydney breaks records
Despite being in the midst of a public auction ban as a result of the latest statewide lockdown, Melbourne’s property market maintained its growth momentum, with the...
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Interstate buyers drive sales in South East Qld read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 15 Feb 2021
Interstate buyers drive sales in South-East Qld
Pre-approval requests are going through the roof as South-East Queensland experiences a surge in interstate migration, according to a finance expert.
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house prices read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 15 Feb 2021
Experts concerned Treasury’s dependence on ‘cheap money’ will ratchet up house prices
Housing experts and economists are concerned that the Treasury’s ongoing dependence on “cheap money” policy will further ratchet up house price and widen the gap...
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Why would-be buyers are no longer playing it safe read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 15 Feb 2021
Why would-be buyers are no longer playing it safe
The dire shortage of property listings are forcing ‘nervous Aussies’ to make more risky property purchases, according to a sales director.
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Record rise tipped to hurt first home buyers read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 15 Feb 2021
Record rise tipped to hurt first home buyers
Record-low interest rates are tipped to help grow the property market by double digits in 2021, but those who are trying to get into the market could face struggles,...
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Damian Collins 2021 predictions for Perth Property read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 15 Feb 2021
Damian Collins 2021 predictions for Perth Property
Promoted by Momentum Wealth Momentum Wealth Managing Director and President of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia, Damian Collins,shares his predictions for...
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Sydney vacancy rates continue to rise read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 12 Feb 2021
Sydney’s vacancy rates continue to rise
Sydney’s vacancy rates continue to rise overall, but the middle ring is outperforming the rest of the city, new research has revealed.
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stamp duty rebates read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 12 Feb 2021
‘Formalise stamp duty rebates’, WA government told
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia is calling for current stamp duty rebates for off-the-plan purchases to be made permanent ahead of the WA state election.
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Aussies face mounting deferred rent debts read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 12 Feb 2021
As many as 75k Aussies face mounting deferred rent debts
Gains made on reducing homelessness during the pandemic last year are likely to be lost in 2021, as the government moves to wind up its temporary support measures, new...
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