Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.

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Property prices surge near tracks

Properties located within walking distance of the local train station are experiencing an upswing in price, new data...
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Winter keeps auctions cool

The chill in the property market continued over the weekend, with both Sydney and Melbourne recording less than...
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Double digit property price growth a distant memory

Australia’s capital cities have recorded positive growth for the second consecutive month, latest figures show.
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Property sales activity not rosy in spring

Spring no longer represents the best time to sell, according to RP Data.
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All signs point to a housing stall: HIA

The housing recovery is expected to come to a halt over the next 12 months, the Housing Industry Association’s (HIA)...
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Auctions suffer under winter chill

The winter chill has officially settled on the housing market, with auction clearance rates falling again this...
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Heat coming out of property market

A spate of negative data suggests the property market has well and truly come off the boil.
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Home buyers reveal top property gripes

Flood-prone areas and main roads are among home buyers’ top concerns, according to new research by PRDnationwide.
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Affordability constraints don’t dampen buyer spirit

Despite rising affordability constraints, there are still some areas that represent sound buys for first time buyers or...
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ANZ tops majors in satisfaction

ANZ has edged out the other majors to retain its position as the top business bank for customer satisfaction.
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Investors see merit in property market

Low vacancy rates, share market volatility and reduced first home buyer demand is causing investors to flood back into...
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Auction market cools in winter

There is increasing hesitation among home buyers to jump on the property bandwagon, with auction clearance rates...
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Australian property market among best in world

Australia’s property market has been named as one of the best in the world, thanks to a 20 per cent increase in house...
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Winter hotspots revealed

Despite the recent winter property market cool-down, there are still some active hotspots, Raine & Horne chief...
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Outlook glum for property market: HIA

Despite posting a modest increase in housing starts, the outlook for the new financial year remains sombre.
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We are not in a housing bubble: Residex

Despite widespread speculation that Australia is in the midst of a housing bubble, Residex chief executive officer John...
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Consumer optimism reaches GFC low

Despite the RBA’s decision to keep rates on hold, consumer optimism has dropped for the second consecutive month,...
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Auction activity plummets

Auction activity in Melbourne has taken a tumble, with just 59.9 per cent of properties clearing over the weekend.
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House price growth to stall

A slow-down in house price growth is on the cards, according to BIS Shrapnel.
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Residential slowdown results in vendor discounting

The recent slowdown in Australia’s residential property market could result in greater vendor discounting, RP Data...
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Affordability takes a beating

Housing affordability in Australia has continued to decline, according to the latest report from the Real Estate...
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Surging house prices drive down demand

Inflated house prices and rising interest rates have contributed to the seventh consecutive drop in home loans.
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Victoria ranks as top building spot

Victoria has taken the title as the biggest building hotspot, according the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
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Abacus helps raise cyber awareness

Abacus has thrown its support behind the federal government’s National Cyber Security Awareness Week, which runs...
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Real estate group posts strong May sales figures

Despite concerns that property markets may be softening, McGrath Estate Agents has posted solid sales results for May.
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