Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Are capital city markets finally recovering from COVID-19 read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 14 Dec 2020
Are capital city markets finally recovering from COVID-19?
Despite the doom-and-gloom headlines following the COVID-19 outbreak, the Australian property market proved its resilience with only mild declines since early this year....
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Top 10 Perth suburbs revealed read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 14 Dec 2020
Top 10 Perth suburbs revealed
A resurgence in investor activity, low interest rates and strong commodity prices could spur on the Perth investment market, an industry expert has revealed.
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The biggest stories last week read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 11 Dec 2020
Hot Property: The biggest stories last week 1 - Dec 2020
From a predicted spike in rents to new borrowing recommendations: Here are the biggest property stories last week.
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5 predictions for property in 2021 read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 11 Dec 2020
5 predictions for property in 2021
After such an unpredictable year caused largely by the COVID-19 outbreak, is there anything Australians can expect from real estate over the next 12 months?
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New hotspot emerges in Queensland as investors flock to regions read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 10 Dec 2020
New hotspot emerges in Queensland as investors flock to regions
Located in the Central Queensland region, Mackay has become one of three property affordability hotspots in Queensland as buyers flock to the regions in search of a...
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Does property lack a ‘woman’s touch’? Industry expert urges more gender balance read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 10 Dec 2020
Does property lack a ‘woman’s touch’? Industry expert urges more gender balance
A “woman’s touch” is believed to be the cure for the ailing property development industry following news of the collapse of property giant Grocon, which is feared...
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Hotspots • 10 Dec 2020
The 10 best and worst suburbs for vacancy rates
Vacancy rates in Sydney and Melbourne continue to rise, offering more choices for renters looking to live in major capital cities.
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Aussies prefer renovations to relocation read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 10 Dec 2020
Aussies prefer renovations to relocation
More Australians are choosing to renovate their home rather than buy a new property – and COVID-19 is to blame.
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The 5 Australian capitals set for a rental hike in 2021 read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 10 Dec 2020
The 5 Australian capitals set for a rental hike in 2021
Falling migration numbers are unlikely to offset tight rental supplies, and shifting consumer preferences is likely to see five of the eight capital cities see an...
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Australia still top choice for foreign investors read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 09 Dec 2020
Australia still top choice for foreign investors
Amid uncertainties, offshore investors still consider Australia to be a stable investment destination, mainly due to the nation’s recovery and management of the...
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