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Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Perth leasing activity picks up read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 11 Jan 2021
Perth leasing activity picks up
While December is traditionally a slow month for the rental market, Perth managed to buck the trend in 2020, with an overall increase in leasing activity.
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Melbourne’s inner suburbs boast good value despite COVID lockdown read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 11 Jan 2021
Melbourne’s inner suburbs boast good value despite COVID lockdown
While most impacted by the pandemic, the inner suburbs of Melbourne are set to bounce back later in 2021, experts are forecasting.
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House approvals reach highest level in 21 years read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 11 Jan 2021
House approvals reach highest level in 21 years
Private sector house approvals rose for the fifth consecutive month in November and, seasonally adjusted, were at the highest recorded level since December 1999,...
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Aussies see 2021 as a ‘great time’ to buy property read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 11 Jan 2021
Aussies see 2021 as a ‘great time’ to buy property
2021 is tipped to be one of the busiest years for property ever as money remains cheap and readily accessible, with a majority of Aussies agreeing that now is a good...
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Perth property to grow by 10% in 2021 read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 10 Jan 2021
Perth property to grow by 10% in 2021
The Western Australian capital concluded 2020 on a property sales high, as forecasts for the coming year predict further price growth of between 6 and 10 per cent.
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Adelaide growth to continue through Easter read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 10 Jan 2021
Adelaide growth to continue through Easter
Despite the effects of COVID-19, Adelaide experienced an average growth of 5 per cent in 2020 – a result expected to be replicated in 2021.
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Property experts reveal where to invest in 2021 read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 08 Jan 2021
Property experts reveal where to invest in 2021
As Australian property markets recover from a tumultuous 2020, most experts believe that this new year is shaping up to be stellar for real estate.
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HomeBuilder stimulus causing surge in new houses: ABS read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 08 Jan 2021
HomeBuilder stimulus causing surge in new houses: ABS
Housing schemes such as HomeBuilder and historically low-interest rates are causing a surge in new properties being built in Australia, official stats have shown.
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ACT to continue COVID-19 support in 2021 read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 08 Jan 2021
ACT to continue COVID-19 support in 2021
In an effort to provide housing assurance ahead of the holidays, the ACT has revealed a three-month extension to its COVID-19 tenant support measures.
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Cancelled gap years could trigger first home buyer frenzy read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 06 Jan 2021
Cancelled gap years could trigger first home buyer frenzy
COVID-19’s cancellation of travel plans could fuel demand from first home buyers in Western Australia, according to a chief executive.
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