Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 01 Jan 2019
Why 2019 is a year of opportunity for property investors
It’s my strong belief that we are currently in a window of opportunity for those investors who are prepared to block out the noise, remove the blinkers, focus on...
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Hotspots • 31 Dec 2018
‘Safety blitz’ set for NSW new-builds in 2019
Building certifiers in NSW are bracing for a major audit, as fears surface that hundreds of new properties have been given the all-clear in spite of their defects.
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Hotspots • 28 Dec 2018
Boom-to-bust market recovers lost ground in 2018
It's been a tough few years for the Western Australia market, but some areas have been flagged for capital growth opportunities as the market continues to recover from...
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Hotspots • 27 Dec 2018
Queensland's top performers carry investors into 2019
Queensland has been a mixed bag of returns for property investors in recent years, but some gems from 2018 have given investors a boost, and one buyer's agent is tipping...
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Hotspots • 27 Dec 2018
Sydney, Melbourne in 5 years: How long will the property downturn last?
While there’s no denying that the property markets of Sydney and Melbourne are currently weak, CoreLogic’s head of research Tim Lawless believes that the capital...
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Hotspots • 26 Dec 2018
2018 Victorian market winners defy 'doom and gloom'
Gains in the broader Victorian market have been clouded by challenges in Melbourne, prompting one real estate boss to showcase the big winners of the state for 2018. 
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Hotspots • 26 Dec 2018
Property market review 2018: How investors’ sentiments changed over the year
The changes in the major property markets of Australia have been largely influenced by the sentiments of investors across states and territories, with media and...
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Hotspots • 21 Dec 2018
NSW tipped for calm as investors await government moves
Softening property prices in NSW have opened up new markets for investors in 2018, and one real estate agent who has reaped the benefits is predicting a steady start to...
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Hotspots • 21 Dec 2018
Property market review 2018: How the ‘year of finance’ influenced investors
As major property markets softened, investment financing underwent significant changes this year—from unpredictable rate movements to regulatory...
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Hotspots • 20 Dec 2018
Best-performing suburbs for 2018 revealed
In a rollercoaster year for the Australian property market, CoreLogic has released its 2019 outlook and its assessment of the best-performing suburbs of 2018. 
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