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Hotspots 25 FEB 2021

Regional v capitals: Where will buyers flock in 2021?

Despite the pandemic, house and unit prices rose across Australia last year. But will this resilience persist in 2021?

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Hotspots 25 FEB 2021

Aussies swarm high-end property market, triggering price growth

Prices across the high-end property market are tipped to see exponential growth as demand for space and comfort...

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Hotspots 25 FEB 2021

1 in 10 Victorian properties at risk of climate hazards

Nearly one in 10 Victorian properties is at a very high risk of a climate hazard, new research has revealed,...

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Hotspots 25 FEB 2021

Will the end of JobSeeker impact the property market?

With JobSeeker coming to an end in March, how will the Australian housing market fare?

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Hotspots 24 FEB 2021

$3m-plus suburbs double during the pandemic as allure of luxury property grows

With more Australians racking up more savings than ever before and affordability improving across the real estate...

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Hotspots 24 FEB 2021

Poor wage growth could impede home price growth

With wages growth at record-low levels, a property expert has warned continuing low and flat wages could impede home...

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Hotspots 24 FEB 2021

How auction markets are tipped to change in 2021

Despite momentary disruptions, the auction market found a way to thrive and boom amid the impact of COVID-19.

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Hotspots 24 FEB 2021

Housing construction costs rise as demand persists

Residential housing construction costs are trending higher as dwelling approvals for houses continue to reach record...

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Hotspots 24 FEB 2021

As 1 in 5 city residents prepares to ‘go country’, calls increase for regional housing reform

With one in five city residents tipped to move to the regions, experts are pressing for reforms to improve limited...

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Hotspots 23 FEB 2021

Townhouses tipped to be ‘the way of the future’ as unit approvals drop

With building approvals for higher-density homes on a rapid decline, an expert has revealed that there is no clear...

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Hotspots 23 FEB 2021

4 key challenges for the property market in 2021

With financial assistance and government stimulus easing, can the property market remain afloat in 2021?

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Hotspots 23 FEB 2021

House prices tipped to soar 20% in 2 years: Westpac

House prices in Sydney are tipped to grow by 20 per cent over the next two years, and by 18 per cent in Melbourne, as a...

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Hotspots 23 FEB 2021

How to determine the real value of a property

With various factors affecting market value and pricing, can one truly predict what buyers will pay for properties?

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Hotspots 22 FEB 2021

Regional NSW leads regional house race

With demand for regional housing persisting, several NSW towns have emerged as the winners of the regional relocation...

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Hotspots 22 FEB 2021

Demand for office accommodation to soar over next 2 years

Despite 2020 being a tough year for commercial real estate, strong migration figures and a returning workforce are...

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Hotspots 22 FEB 2021

Capital cities witness over 2k auctions in 1 week

With a significant rise in homes taken to auction, the combined capital cities have once again witnessed a preliminary...

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Hotspots 22 FEB 2021

Top locations for investors in SA revealed

Despite a turbulent year, the South Australian property market reached a new record high in median prices and witnessed...

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Hotspots 22 FEB 2021

ACT government to release updated ‘Renting Book’ for tenants

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government is releasing a new and updated resource aimed at helping tenants...

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Hotspots 19 FEB 2021

5 tips to unearth the next property hotspots

A property expert has bullishly claimed that property hotspots are a “complete myth” that almost guarantees buyers...

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Hotspots 19 FEB 2021

Top 10 inland rural towns to invest in

While it’s become apparent that regional housing markets have stolen the spotlight, having outpaced their capital...

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Hotspots 19 FEB 2021

REIWA pushes for stamp duty payment options to ease home buyer burden

With buyers citing stamp duty as a major barrier to home ownership, experts are calling for collection methods to be...

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Hotspots 19 FEB 2021

Landlords urged to relax pet ownership policies

A new report is touting the benefits of pet ownership, while highlighting some of the difficulties facing tenants...

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Hotspots 18 FEB 2021

What Facebook’s ban means for property

The real estate industry is not immune to Facebook’s latest decision to block the sharing and viewing of local and...

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Hotspots 18 FEB 2021

Perth boasts ‘dual opportunity’ for property investors

Currently the fastest-growing major market across Australia, Perth is emerging as a unique opportunity for investors as...

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Hotspots 18 FEB 2021

Housing demand far outstrips supply in Cairns

Demand is outstripping supply across the Cairns market, particularly in locations within 25km of the city, new figures...