Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Single and want to become a home owner? How to realise the dream read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 07 Nov 2019
Single and want to become a home owner? How to realise the dream
There’s no point sugar-coating the reality that home ownership has become tough in Australia – all the more so when you are single saving for a home deposit.
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House construction read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 07 Nov 2019
Housing construction costs continue to rise
New research has found that the growth in housing construction costs continues to outpace inflation.
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Brisbane read icon 6 min read
Hotspots • 07 Nov 2019
Property market update: Brisbane, October 2019
For its affordability and reasonable yields, Brisbane has long been considered as one of the “safe bets” for property investors. Will there be a “Brisbane boom”...
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Felicity Emmett and Adelaide Timbrell read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 06 Nov 2019
Housing affordability to deteriorate in 2020
While affordability improved in the year to September 2019 for new home loan borrowers, affordability will decline again in 2020 as the market rebound picks up steam,...
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Aerial shot of properties read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 06 Nov 2019
The hotspots and not-spots for houses and units
Key insight from an independent property valuation and advisory group has revealed the rental vacancy situation in each capital city, informing investors of which areas...
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Sydney read icon 7 min read
Hotspots • 06 Nov 2019
Property market update: Sydney, October 2019
Following interest rate cuts and the relaxation of credit policies, investors are once again turning their sights to Sydney, ultimately anticipating a significant...
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Investment tip read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 05 Nov 2019
Investment tip: What buyer’s agents say and what they actually mean
Buyer’s agents stand as one of the most in-demand professionals in the property market. Get familiar with their “real estate speak” to identify the best agent to...
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Industrial warehouse read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 05 Nov 2019
Industrial warehouse snapped up for $1.1m
A standalone industrial warehouse within the prime industrial precinct of Bibra Lake has been snapped up by an owner-occupier for $1,145,000.
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Melbourne read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 05 Nov 2019
Capital city auction volumes down 41.5%
The combined capital cities saw auction volumes drop significantly over the weekend, largely believed to be a result from the Spring Racing Carnival.
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Apartment read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 05 Nov 2019
‘Highly dangerous’: Investors warned on buying lightweight homes
A warning has been raised about buying a home that is situated in a high-storey apartment building, with one investor flagging caution about the highly dangerous...
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