Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 05 Dec 2018
Property market update: Brisbane, November 2018
After years of slow growth, the Brisbane property market emerges as a solid performer, with experts agreeing that it might just be the best-performing capital city...
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Hotspots • 05 Dec 2018
What makes Melbourne a global investment hotspot?
 Victoria’s capital city has been named the best city in which to invest across the whole Asia-Pacific region. But what makes it a great investment destination?
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Hotspots • 05 Dec 2018
1 in 3 first home buyers opting to invest
One-third of all first-time property buyers are choosing to purchase an investment rather than a home to move into, new research from an industry body has revealed.
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Hotspots • 05 Dec 2018
FHBs take a hit despite affordability improvements
Housing affordability did not decline across the September quarter, and in fact improved everywhere except for one state, a new reports suggests. But that failed to stop...
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Hotspots • 05 Dec 2018
‘Credit squeeze’ continues to drive loan approvals down
A distinct correlation is emerging between the decline of new home construction approvals and the tightening of finance in top markets with property price drops,...
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Hotspots • 04 Dec 2018
Big markets get to most affordable levels since GFC
New data has shown Australia’s housing market has recorded its worst conditions since the Global Financial Crisis, and Sydney and Melbourne are leading the charge.
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Hotspots • 04 Dec 2018
Property market update: Sydney, November 2018
Despite the negative reports about the Sydney property market, experts believe that the New South Wales capital continues to be a good location for investment. Find out...
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Hotspots • 03 Dec 2018
$200k declines forecast in big-name markets
A panel of experts believe house prices could fall as much as 20 per cent in 2019 - marking a major opportunity for investors looking to scoop a bargain. 
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Hotspots • 03 Dec 2018
Perth's housing market up for second consecutive month
Perth’s median house price rose during November, new data has found, despite softening capital city prices across Australia. 
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Hotspots • 03 Dec 2018
Summer market arrives but November finishes soft
Home values declined slightly in every capital city except for one over the last week, which recorded a rise, new data shows.
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