Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.

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Which Melbourne suburbs have the least listings?

Melbourne’s status as one of the world’s most liveable cities means many Melbourne owners don’t want to let go of...
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5 FAST 50 ‘cheapies’ for investors on a tight budget

In the sea of gold that is Smart Property Investment’s FAST 50 report, these five suburbs stick out as the most...
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Bertram’s appeal is getting brighter by the minute

The southern Perth locality is poised to receive greater interest as the still-young suburb grows.
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Why Maryborough should be on your investment radar

Maryborough is largely seen as the gateway to Fraser Island’s natural wonders, but the suburb also offers up its own...
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‘Double-dip downturn’ risk remains as listings rise

Residential property listings in the country’s capitals have continued to rise in June, with stock levels in most...
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Rental growth eases, but prices remain above average levels

A new report shows rental price growth across capital cities eased in the latest quarter, but persistent demand —...
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Where will Brisbane build to accommodate 3 million residents by 2028?

Brisbane is one of the fastest growing regions in the country, with the greater city area set to surpass 3 million by...
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Hamilton: Where south-west Sydney’s prices meet Newcastle’s charm

What do you get when you mix city convenience and coastal living? One of Australian investors’ most desired suburbs.
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Why commercial property could be poised for a ‘turning point’ in 2024

While 2023 is forecasted to be a low point for commercial property total returns, an expert explains why 2024 will be...
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Experts warn housing market not in the clear despite cash rate pause

For the second time since last May, Australia’s central bank has held the cash rate, much to the relief of many...
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Brisbane’s resilient property market defies odds

Property buyers still have a healthy appetite for Brisbane. For the fourth month in a row, Brisbane property prices...
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Dwelling approvals up in May: ABS

Compared to this time last year, building approvals were still 9.8 per cent lower.
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Why winter can’t chill Perth’s housing market

Perth properties flew off the shelves in record time in June as appetite for a slice of the affordable Western...
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RBA makes July cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered the first cash rate decision of the new financial year at its monthly...
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Sydney leads the charge as national home values rise again

As the latest full financial year drew to a close, Australian house prices increased for the fourth month running...
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6 ways to tackle the roadblocks to Australia’s housing problem

Rather than fixating on rent caps and freezes, a new report advocates for a “comprehensive approach” that targets...
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Waterfront within reach attracts investors to Falcon

Beachside living also offers a savvy investment opportunity on West Australia’s south coast.
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1 in 10 Melbourne and Sydney property sellers suffer losses: CoreLogic

Over one in 10 property sellers in the country’s two biggest capital cities incurred a loss on their property sale...
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What does FY2024 have in store for Australia’s commercial property sector?

Will the Australian market fare somewhat better than other jurisdictions despite ongoing uncertainty?
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Performance gap between unit and houses narrows as demand changes

Unit values lagged behind house values in May as shifting market dynamics and changing buyer preferences narrowed the...
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Is the ACT housing crisis solution in your own backyard?

Granny flats in the nation’s capital are offering a better return than any ASX-listed company, according to one local...
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Gosnells is the suburb keeping the great Australian dream alive

While the great Australian dream of owning a home is now under threat of becoming a figment of the imagination, there...
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10 suburbs where home prices have doubled the quickest

Bucking the recent and widespread tightening of the property market, new research has unveiled a number of NSW,...
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2 Aussie cities make world’s ‘most liveable’ list

The friendly rivalry between Australia’s two largest cities continues on the global stage, as one capital city...
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Which capital city are Aussies flocking to?

Despite its pandemic-induced woes, Melbourne remains the most popular city for internal migration, according to data...
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