Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 14 Nov 2018
‘Business as usual’ even in softening property markets, experts say
Despite doom-and-gloom headlines that warn against a looming crash in the property market, smart property investors are neither fearful nor concerned—it’s business...
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Hotspots • 13 Nov 2018
Calls for investor tax breaks intensify up after new national poll
New results from a Newspoll survey about the Labor government’s proposed negative gearing plans indicate significant support for more tax breaks in favour of...
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Hotspots • 13 Nov 2018
Perth property lot sizes shrinking dramatically
Figures released by the Western Australian government show lot sizes for metropolitan Perth are at a record low.
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Hotspots • 13 Nov 2018
Vacancy rates fall to 4 year low across capital cities
The vacancy rate nationwide declined to just 2 per cent in October, new data shows.
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Hotspots • 13 Nov 2018
Can Australia sustain economic growth over the next decade?
While the Australian economy continues to thrive despite the softening of the real estate market, will the country be able to sustain long-term economic growth moving...
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Hotspots • 12 Nov 2018
Major bank finds first-home buyers buck history
New research from a major bank shows first home buyers are populating the investment market in bigger numbers than ever before.
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Hotspots • 12 Nov 2018
Only one capital city saw solid value growth last week
Just one capital city saw home value growth over the last week, new data indicates.
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Hotspots • 12 Nov 2018
New property-focused social media platform launches
A new online platform that combines a property listing portal and a social media platform has launched.
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Hotspots • 12 Nov 2018
How current building activity will influence Australia's property market
In the face of a changing property market, investors are wary about the future of the builders’ market, particularly in the softening capital city markets. How will...
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Airbnb snaps up rental market share, blasts ‘deeply flawed’ report read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 09 Nov 2018
Airbnb snaps up rental market share, blasts ‘deeply flawed’ report
The results of a new report claims Airbnb is having a direct impact on the housing market, especially property located in tourism hotspots, but Airbnb Australia has come...
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