Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 04 Feb 2019
Rentals up nearly 50% in boom-to-bust market
The capital city of one recovering market saw a rise of almost 50 per cent over the last month, new data indicates.
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Hotspots • 04 Feb 2019
Property market update: Sydney, January 2019
The Sydney property market witnessed softening market conditions in 2018 as it came off the peak of the market cycle. Will 2019 see better investment opportunities in...
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Hotspots • 01 Feb 2019
Borrowers’ mortgage experience revealed
A new report has shone a light on how borrowers acquire mortgages, and the data shows overwhelming levels of satisfaction with the services of mortgage brokers.
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Hotspots • 01 Feb 2019
Big buying opportunities as January price data released
The first month of 2019 has seen current housing trends remaining consistent, with all but one capital city market recording declines, placing buyers in a powerful...
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Hotspots • 01 Feb 2019
Why this property expert is not jumping into Western Australia just yet
As Sydney and Melbourne continue to soften after an unprecedented property boom, experts encourage investors to explore opportunities outside the major markets. Is...
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Hotspots • 31 Jan 2019
How Sydney's affordability compares to the rest of the world
Housing affordability is an issue for Australians, but new data shows that, at least for the apartment market, Sydney property is well below the most unaffordable...
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Hotspots • 31 Jan 2019
Surprise in price figures from WA for regional areas
Regional WA saw an inconsistency in price growth over the December quarter, with overall growth rising despite the majority of regional centres recording declines.
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Hotspots • 31 Jan 2019
How property investors can succeed in buyer's markets
As they go onto a softening phase, Sydney and Melbourne have become buyer’s markets—providing several investment options to property buyers, including the greatest...
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Hotspots • 30 Jan 2019
Property developer fined over $50k for not completing work
A Perth-based property developer has been found guilty of accepting payment without providing goods and services, and has received a total fine of over $50,000,...
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Hotspots • 30 Jan 2019
CPI spike in December tipped as good news for property investors
Analysis of new data shows a rise in the CPI figure for the December 2018 quarter, which one industry body says is good news for those looking to add to their...
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