Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Canberra read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 10 Jun 2020
ACT home to happiest property sellers amid pandemic
The impact of COVID-19 on Australian property market may not be as severe as anticipated, with only a slight decline in vendor price satisfaction.
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Melbourne read icon 11 min read
Hotspots • 10 Jun 2020
Property market update: Melbourne, May 2020
As the government eases lockdown measures brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, positive signs are beginning to emerge within Australia’s property market. How will...
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Hotspots • 10 Jun 2020
Property market update: Brisbane, May 2020
With the pandemic-related restrictions slowly being lifted, both property experts and investors are seeing light at the end of the tunnel. How will Queensland...
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HomeBuilder scheme read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 08 Jun 2020
Exploitation concerns raised over new scheme
The federal government’s HomeBuilder scheme has seen mixed reviews, with an association warning it may be exploited by “dodgy” builders.
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Demand for new listings uncovered read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 08 Jun 2020
Demand for new listings uncovered
New data shows strong buyer absorption of new listings over May, but where is the demand coming from?
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Damian Collins read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 08 Jun 2020
WA retains most affordable state title
Western Australia has been declared the most affordable state for buyers and tenants for the 11th consecutive quarter.
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Eliza Owen read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 05 Jun 2020
Buyers react to increased listings
New research has revealed a “surprising response” to a rise in listings recorded over the month of May.
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HIA chief economist Tim Reardon read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 05 Jun 2020
Latest building approval stats in
New data has provided insight into building approvals data, which details projects lodged with local councils largely pre-COVID-19.
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tourists read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 05 Jun 2020
Resorts get ready for tourists with ‘COVID-19 makeovers’
Queenslanders now able to enjoy a well-deserved break again at Sunshine State holiday hotspots can look forward to finding their accommodation has been given a makeover,...
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More stimulus read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 05 Jun 2020
More stimulus, negative rates ahead for property owners: Finsure
More federal government stimulus packages and the prospect of negative interest rates could be pivotal in helping the Australian economy rebound from the COVID-19...
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