Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Melbourne read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 26 Feb 2020
Melbourne land sales up 17%
New research has revealed a spike in Melbourne land sales for the December quarter.
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Brisbane read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 26 Feb 2020
Brisbane suburbs near CBD boast above 5.6% yields
Latest insights from OpenAgent.com.au found that suburbs near the Brisbane city centre boast rental yields over 5.6 per cent.
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affordable Brisbane suburbs near CBD read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 25 Feb 2020
Most affordable Brisbane suburbs near CBD
New insights revealed the most affordable suburbs in Brisbane within 35 minutes of commute, with prices ranging from $367,500 to $791,250.
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first home buyers read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 25 Feb 2020
FHBs struggling to understand home loan processes
First home buyers are finding the home loan application process “time consuming and inconvenient” as they struggle to understand what is involved, new research has...
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Auction clearance rates read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 24 Feb 2020
Auction clearance rates go from strength to strength
Continued auction momentum has been recorded again, with the week just gone seeing 2,446 homes across the combined capital cities fall under the hammer.
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Brokerage firm pushes for socially responsible lenders read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 24 Feb 2020
Brokerage firm pushes for socially responsible lenders
Central Coast-based finance brokerage advocates for the promotion of corporate social responsibility (CSR) by giving borrowers the opportunity to obtain finance from...
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Stronger housing market extends wealth effect read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 21 Feb 2020
Stronger housing market extends 'wealth effect'
The strong upward trend in home-buying intentions is translating into higher motor vehicle spending intentions, according to new CBA research.
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Dishing the dirt on distressed property data read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 20 Feb 2020
Dishing the dirt on distressed property data
Distressed property listings are well renowned for giving lucky buyers a better deal – so what exactly are they, and where are they most likely to be found?
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New Zealand read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 20 Feb 2020
10 areas netting 25% returns in NZ
If you’ve ever considered investing across the ditch, there are 10 areas that have delivered returns of at least 25 per cent in the last 12 months alone, new data has...
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Vacancy rates drop in parts of NSW read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 19 Feb 2020
Vacancy rates drop in parts of NSW
The vacancy rate across most parts of NSW is getting lower, according to new research released by the REINSW.
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