Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Melbourne read icon 6 min read
Hotspots • 08 Dec 2021
Melbourne sees record-breaking growth despite Q3 lockdowns
Low financing costs, change in housing-type preferences due to flexible work arrangements, and government support for owner-occupiers have contributed to Melbourne’s...
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Should you sell your property over Christmas read icon 6 min read
Hotspots • 07 Dec 2021
Should you sell your property over Christmas?
The festive season is upon us, and you might be asking, is it a good time to sell your property?
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workspace trends read icon 4 min read
Hotspots • 07 Dec 2021
3 workspace trends that will impact the 2022 office market
While conditions are now primed for an office market rebound in 2022, investors should brace themselves for these major changes in workspace trends, according to a new...
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property market trends read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 04 Dec 2021
4 property market trends to expect in 2022
The impacts of COVID-19 are expected to continue to sway the property market in the year ahead, even as the country’s pandemic response alters the emerging trends. LJ...
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How to find the best real estate agent when you’re selling your home read icon 6 min read
Hotspots • 04 Dec 2021
How to find the best real estate agent when you’re selling your home
Selling your home or investment property? Here are our top tips for choosing a real estate agent.
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industrial markets read icon 5 min read
Hotspots • 03 Dec 2021
Why rents will rise in Australia’s industrial markets across 2022
Strong demand – driven by several factors – will outpace supply in 2022 and take rents in capital city industrial markets to a higher level, according to a new...
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Investor poll launches ahead of upcoming federal election read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 03 Dec 2021
Investor poll launches ahead of upcoming federal election
A new poll has been launched to understand the key issues impacting investors and home owners leading up to the 2022 federal election.
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Property news you need to know read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 03 Dec 2021
Property news you need to know: The week ending 5 December
Smart Property Investment is pleased to present a weekly round-up of the biggest stories across property, investment, real estate, and finance, with thanks to Momentum...
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The tax break many investors are missing out on read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 01 Dec 2021
The tax break many investors are missing out on
There is a significant tax deduction that may be sitting right under second-hand investment property investors’ noses, according to a new study. 
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Auctions up but success rate suffers read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 01 Dec 2021
Auctions up but success rate suffers
For the first time since CoreLogic records began, Australia’s combined capitals have reported more than 4,000 auctions in one week.
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