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Hotspots • 19 AUG 2021

Auction activity still dampened by lockdowns

With less than two weeks before the spring selling season of 2021, auction markets aren’t picking up as much as one would usually expect.

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Hotspots • 19 AUG 2021

Australia’s construction sector said to be in ‘early stages’ of another boom

The data shows that residential construction costs are outpacing inflation.

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Hotspots • 19 AUG 2021

NAB puts a spotlight on affordable suburbs for first home buyers

One of Australia’s biggest banks has shared its shortlist for first home buyers looking for suburbs where it’s cheaper to buy a property than rent one. 

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Hotspots • 18 AUG 2021

Property market told to brace for more frequent natural disasters

Australia’s property market should brace itself for the impact of climate change and the potential for an increase in extreme hazards, experts have warned.

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Hotspots • 18 AUG 2021

4 danger signs property investors need to watch

The property market has shown incredible resilience since the COVID-19 pandemic first began, so what are the warning signs investors should be watching?

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Finance • 18 AUG 2021

Calls for stamp duty reform intensify ahead of housing affordability inquiry

A new inquiry on housing affordability has the property sector talking about the possibility of stamp duty reform again.

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Hotspots • 18 AUG 2021

Over 100 Perth suburbs offer cheaper mortgage than rent

Servicing a mortgage is now cheaper than paying rent in a huge part of Perth as the Western Australian capital continues to boast one of the most affordable property...

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Finance • 17 AUG 2021

Government unveils new lands acquisition reforms

The federal government has updated the legislation around how it acquires land for public use, following a formal review.

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Hotspots • 17 AUG 2021

‘Concerning’ rental price rises above 10% observed Australia-wide

Rental prices have surged over the past 12 months, as many areas continue reporting vacancy rates just above 1 per cent.

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Hotspots • 17 AUG 2021

Online auctions: ‘People are very comfortable’

Lockdowns do not appear to be fazing buyers and sellers, according to one network, which has reported a “seamless” transition to online as of late.

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