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Hotspots 08 APR 2021

House prices continue to rise, but which city is now the most expensive?

While house prices in capital cities continue to grow, units are struggling to keep up as a result of the COVID-19...

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Hotspots 08 APR 2021

Property listings starting to rebound after a tough 2020

Seven of the eight major capital cities have seen their total property listings decline significantly over the past...

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Hotspots 07 APR 2021

Macro-prudential policies a matter of when, not if

The Reserve Bank of Australia has confirmed that it will keep a close eye on trends in housing borrowing given the...

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Hotspots 07 APR 2021

Lending restrictions blamed for keeping investor activity subdued

Although the housing market is booming, with strong buyer demand now pushing up house prices at the highest rate in...

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Hotspots 07 APR 2021

Falling rental vacancies push rents higher in most capital cities

Rental vacancy rates continued to decline across most capital city markets in March, placing further upward pressure on...

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Hotspots 07 APR 2021

Why investors are excited about the Newcastle CBD

The Newcastle CBD is defying the impacts of the pandemic, with office demand said to be rising as more companies look...

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Hotspots 06 APR 2021

How to form a healthy attachment to your property portfolio

Good property investment strategies often zero in on the notion of detachment, but one expert highlights why attachment...

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Hotspots 06 APR 2021

Why property is key to a successful investment portfolio

One expert believes that property reigns superior among all forms of investment, ultimately opening doors for other...

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Hotspots 06 APR 2021

Expats drive property sales growth: PIPA

The property market has continued to swell as more cashed-up expats return to Australia, the Property Investment...

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Hotspots 06 APR 2021

Auctions fire on all cylinders over Easter

The auctions market remained buoyant despite the long weekend, marking the busiest Easter on record last weekend,...

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Hotspots 06 APR 2021

Home loan commitments crash for the first time since May

New loan commitments for housing have declined for the first time since May 2020, but months of growth have ensured...

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Finance 06 APR 2021

RBA reveals April cash rate call - April 2021

The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its April call on the official cash rate, following its decision to cut the...

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Hotspots 01 APR 2021

HomeBuilder drives record-breaking housing approvals data

Aussies are no longer able to get their hands on the government’s HomeBuilder program which, judging by the latest...

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Hotspots 01 APR 2021

Affordable housing a winner in South Australia

South Australians have shown their enthusiasm for cheap property – and a new affordable housing development just 2.5...

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Hotspots 01 APR 2021

Properties in Perth selling at fastest pace in 15 years

Properties in Perth are selling at the fastest pace in 15 years, with the median time in March down to just 17 days,...

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Finance 01 APR 2021

NSW government accused of ‘passing the buck’ on rental issue

The COVID-19 recovery bill that was introduced into NSW Parliament last week does nothing to support tenants or...

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Hotspots 01 APR 2021

National home values rise at fastest pace in over 30 years

CoreLogic’s national home value index has recorded its fastest rate of appreciation in over 30 years, with capital...

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Hotspots 31 MAR 2021

Investors steer away from Australia’s biggest capitals

Investor confidence in Sydney and Melbourne is down considerably, with the lack of international population growth,...

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Hotspots 31 MAR 2021

Australian house prices soar 500% in 25 years

Australian house prices have surged by as much as 500 per cent in the past 25 years, according to fresh data from...

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Hotspots 31 MAR 2021

Auction markets see record highs

Unprecedented buyer demand has pushed auction prices to record highs across capital city markets, a new report has...

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Finance 31 MAR 2021

Property investors miss out on key tax benefits

With the end of the financial year fast approaching, property investors are being urged to look into depreciation or...

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Hotspots 31 MAR 2021

Hotel manager takes on holiday rental market

A former hotelier has swapped hotels for homes as COVID-19 transforms the way Australians look to holiday.

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Hotspots 30 MAR 2021

Why Perth is top of mind for property investors

Perth has emerged as a fan favourite among property investors, with the timing of the market and the forecasted price...

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Hotspots 30 MAR 2021

Melbourne property values reach record high

After months of lagging behind other capital cities, Melbourne has finally regained its footing, with values rebounding...

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Hotspots 30 MAR 2021

CBD reactivation critical to economic growth

CBD occupancy will be key to maintaining the momentum of Australia’s economic growth now that government stimulus...

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