Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Be wary of another pricing bubble read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 08 Nov 2019
Be wary of another pricing bubble
Today’s investors have faced “the recession we had to have”, the dotcom boom and the subprime mortgage default in 2008. Are we now on the cusp of the next bubble?
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Melbourne read icon 7 min read
Hotspots • 08 Nov 2019
Property market update: Melbourne, October 2019
Melbourne, along with Sydney, has been driving the uptick in property values across capital city markets for the past few months – a reversal of fate after a period of...
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Auction read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 08 Nov 2019
Spring selling sees east coast boom
The latest figures show spring has finally sprung for Australia’s property market as sellers enter the market.
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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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