Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Man thinking about investing read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 17 Oct 2019
What people wish they knew before investing
Looking to buy property but don’t know where to start? Here are five things investors wish they knew before entering the housing market.
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Melbourne read icon 11 min read
Hotspots • 17 Oct 2019
Property market update: Melbourne, September 2019
Much like Sydney, Melbourne’s property market has been showing signs of recovery after months of significant declines. Is now a good time to invest in the Victorian...
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RBA read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 17 Oct 2019
RBA faces dilemma as investors flock back to market
The ABS has reported an investor-driven “pop” in home loan activity, which, according to ANZ Research, could be a cause for “concern” for the Reserve Bank.
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Perth read icon 7 min read
Hotspots • 16 Oct 2019
Property market update: Perth, September 2019
Experts believe that, while other major capital series are on their way to recovery, Perth is just “at the right stage of the property cycle”. Will the Western...
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House tenants read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 16 Oct 2019
What are the average rents in each capital city?
Ever wondered what amount of rent landlords are charging in other capital cities? New research has the answer.
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Tim Lawless read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 16 Oct 2019
Property industry hits new listing low
Strong clearance rates have not attracted new sellers, with property listings over the past 28 days falling to its lowest October level since the global financial...
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Property documents read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 16 Oct 2019
Top 5 things people look out for when buying property
New research has shed light on the top five factors people take into consideration during their property search.
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Properties read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 15 Oct 2019
Rental markets see ‘sluggish’ September
Rental markets continue to remain sluggish, with national rents down for the third consecutive month.
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Dealing with stress when buying property read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 15 Oct 2019
Tips for dealing with stress when buying property
With new research showing that buying a home impacts the mental health of one in two Aussie buyers, a wellbeing advocate has provided some key insight on how to cope.
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For rent read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 15 Oct 2019
Can a tenant make improvements to a property?
If you’ve ever had a tenant make unauthorised changes to a property you own, you may be wondering what your rights are. What kind of improvements to a property are...
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