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Hotspots • 08 Oct 2022

The tough market times won’t last, says expert

Is the economy — along with the housing market — on its way to a deep recession? This expert gives a data-backed take on why the tough times will eventually roll for...

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Hotspots • 08 Oct 2022

Supply glut hits market as downturn sours buying sentiment

Properties are taking a longer time to see “for sale” signs being removed from curbs, as a new report showed that old listings across the country surged in...

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Hotspots • 07 Oct 2022

Brisbane property market update September 22: Is the worst behind us, or is there more pain to come?

Brisbane has seen another month of price falls based on median settled sales data. Is the worst now behind us, or is there more pain to come? The answer depends on a few...

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Hotspots • 07 Oct 2022

Housing market reacts strongly to rate hikes

At 2.6 per cent, the cash rate is at its highest level since July 2013 — also higher than the average for the decade before COVID-19 started, which CoreLogic says was...

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Hotspots • 07 Oct 2022

‘Gone are the days of big properties and even bigger mortgages’

First-time home buyer activity is at its lowest level in years, despite declining home prices, as rising loan rates and the fear of overpaying discourage hopeful home...

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Hotspots • 06 Oct 2022

Value declines slowed down during September

The first month of spring saw the rate of reduction in national home prices ease, according to CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI).

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Hotspots • 05 Oct 2022

Property market update: Perth, August 2022

Perth’s dwelling prices fell in August, as the West Australian capital finally joined the other capital city markets around the country with softening prices. But data...

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Hotspots • 05 Oct 2022

Perth’s rental supply skids to 12-year low

Perth’s rental crisis has hit a new low, as the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) revealed that the number of homes available for rent in the city...

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Hotspots • 05 Oct 2022

Latest cash rate decision to further fuel financial fire

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to implement a sixth consecutive cash rate increase will add further burden to the pockets of everyday Australians,...

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Hotspots • 01 Oct 2022

Sydney maintains highest median price for houses and units

Sydney still holds the title of most expensive capital city, with prices nearly doubling those of Melbourne, which is the second-most expensive city in Australia.

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