Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 27 Feb 2020
‘Untapped’ opportunities flagged for Australia’s middle markets
The 2020 calendar year is shaping up to be a big one for investors looking to capitalise on Australia’s middle markets office space.
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Hunt for yield driving alternative investments read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 26 Feb 2020
Hunt for yield driving alternative investments
The low-rate environment means investors are moving towards financial product assets and away from property to earn returns in 2020, according to new research.
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Hotspots • 26 Feb 2020
Boost to home building won’t be a boom
New figures have shown just how much of a squeeze low housing construction numbers had on the national economy last year.
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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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