Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 22 Nov 2018
Affordability figures released for key markets
Fresh data has unearthed that despite dwelling values being 3.5 per cent off their peak, housing has not become any more or less affordable. 
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Hotspots • 21 Nov 2018
Bargains set to hit the market in wake of royal commission
New research has determined two-thirds of property experts believe the current banking royal commission will bring down property prices through even tighter lending...
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Hotspots • 21 Nov 2018
Global giant buoyed by Aussie property prices
An organisation representing 189 countries has analysed the Australian market, finding that softening prices are a necessary and welcome move for the broader...
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Hotspots • 21 Nov 2018
Land banking: Tips from a property investor
After purchasing properties under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS), investor Redom Syed decided to start delving into long-term development projects in...
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Hotspots • 20 Nov 2018
'Bagging a bargain' easier in December, investors told
Investors looking to boost their portfolio should consider the buying and yield opportunities in the market during December, according to one property educator.
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Hotspots • 20 Nov 2018
Major bank reveals predictions for property market in 2019
One of the big four banks has released its price predictions for the year ahead, on the basis of patterns and data from buyers in 2018.
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Hotspots • 20 Nov 2018
'Problematic' Sydney, Melbourne focus holds back investors
Property investors often gravitate towards the bigger markets of Sydney and Melbourne, but one industry boss has expressed "grave concerns" for buyers who don't look...
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Hotspots • 20 Nov 2018
Property investment amid tighter lending—is it worth the risk?
Many property investors are finding it hard to capitalise on the current market due to the tightening of the lending environment across Australia. Should they sit this...
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Hotspots • 19 Nov 2018
Vacancy rate creeps back up in Sydney, down in regional NSW
Vacancy rates are starting to rise back after last month’s decline, new data shows.
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Hotspots • 19 Nov 2018
Only one capital city avoided value drop last week
Home values continued their continued decline over the last week, with the exception of one capital city holding steady, the latest data shows.
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