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Hotspots • 18 May 2023

Which state is defying the long-term slump in new home sales?

A new report showed new home sales were up in April, with one state in particular defying the long-term slump in turnover of new homes.

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Hotspots • 18 May 2023

1 in 5 Aussies dreaming of regional shift

Young Australians are set to drive the continuation of Australia’s growing pattern of regional migration, according to new research.

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Hotspots • 17 May 2023

Building Act reforms to ensure Porter Davis mistakes aren’t repeated

Following the collapse of one of the state’s largest builders last month, the Victorian government is acting to provide greater protections to consumers.

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Hotspots • 17 May 2023

Is the regional rental crisis over?

For the third month running, the national residential vacancy rate has risen, with SQM Research indicating the increases have been felt right across the nation.

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Hotspots • 17 May 2023

Is a ban on rental bidding truly the ultimate solution to the rental crisis?

Beyond the buzz surrounding rental bidding bans, one business leader says its not “poor tenancy laws” authorities should be cracking down on to fix the housing...

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Hotspots • 16 May 2023

Will the end of rate hikes lead to a surge in investment opportunities?

Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the full impact of rate hikes on the property market, an expert lays arguments as to why investors should hold an optimistic outlook...

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Hotspots • 15 May 2023

RBA warned against knocking the Aussie economy into recession

Following the central bank’s shock decision to lift the cash rate at its May meeting, one financial expert has urged the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to throw...

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Hotspots • 15 May 2023

Federal budget a boon for increased commercial property interest

While it failed to hit the mark among Australian residential property sector stakeholders, the budget, handed down early last week (9 May), could incite increased...

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Hotspots • 13 May 2023

Good news for Brisbane property owners: Values rise again for 2nd consecutive month

Brisbane has finally shown signs of passing the bottom of the market downturn, following a record-breaking streak of month-on-month median value declines. Since the...

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Hotspots • 13 May 2023

Which West Australian region was a star in Q1 2023?

Despite facing rising costs and significant building delays, one West Australian regional centre emerged as the top performer during the latest quarter.

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