Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 10 Jan 2019
National survey reveals states' growth expectations
Confidence in property markets' growth has slipped in Australia, but there are some states recording positive growth expectations for 2019. 
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Hotspots • 10 Jan 2019
Accounting giant predicts when Sydney and Melbourne will recover
Both the Sydney and Melbourne markets are softening, and one global accounting giant has mapped out when the two markets are expected to move into growth territory. 
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Hotspots • 10 Jan 2019
Unit rents not so hot as house rents up for December quarter
While house rents in most capital cities edged higher over the December quarter, unit rents faired differently, falling in some and remaining stable in others, according...
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Hotspots • 10 Jan 2019
Short-term rentals set for big boost in Victoria
An increase of tourism numbers and spending is a major growth opportunity for investors with short-term lets and apartments in Victoria, a real estate expert has said.
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Hotspots • 09 Jan 2019
Small surprises in listings, prices data for December
Listings fell more than anticipated over the holiday period, new data reveals, and there were price increases in some cases. 
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Hotspots • 09 Jan 2019
‘No brainer’ boom markets as lending conditions change
Into the new year, a property expert has identified five capital cities and other regional areas that he expects will see great growth, on the assumption that banks...
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Hotspots • 08 Jan 2019
String of changes pushed for as new-builds cop heat
In the wake of Sydney's Opal Tower faults fiasco, a certifier has made several recommendations to tighten up building regulation and improve the quality of properties...
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Hotspots • 08 Jan 2019
Top hotspots with big infrastructure spend in 2019
Areas with new infrastructure projects are one sign of a hotspot, but not all infrastructure projects are alike. One property commentator shares her picks on which areas...
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Hotspots • 08 Jan 2019
Perth values stabilise, 'staggering' figures reported in rental market
Fresh data shows Perth’s median house price has stabilised over the month of December, but rental listings data has surprised local experts. 
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Hotspots • 08 Jan 2019
Property market update: Sydney, December 2018
The Sydney property market was no stranger to headlines in 2018, with falling prices highlighted and an eventual doom-and-gloom predicted. Through it all, the capital...
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