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Hotspots 18 FEB 2021

Detached home construction to reach record high in 2021

A record number of detached homes are about to commence construction, according to a new report, with a demographic...

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Hotspots 17 FEB 2021

South-East Queensland continues to soar with high growth tipped in 2021

South-East Queensland is expected to boast capital growth of up to 10 per cent over the next 12 months on the back of...

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Hotspots 17 FEB 2021

Is the pandemic driving regional property growth?

Internal migration has seen a net decline of 32,346 people in metro areas in just nine months up to September 2020, but...

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Hotspots 17 FEB 2021

RBA admits low interest rates will boost cost of housing

The RBA has confirmed that it is closely monitoring the impact of low interest rates on the level of housing loan...

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Hotspots 17 FEB 2021

Adelaide sees ‘unusual’ rise in buyer interest

The South Australian capital saw a significant rise in the level of buyer interest at the beginning of 2021 – despite...

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Hotspots 16 FEB 2021

6 key indicators to heed when buying your next investment property

Self-proclaimed data nerds Arjun Paliwal and Kent Lardner have shared their six must-know indicators when researching...

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Hotspots 16 FEB 2021

Popularity of houses in lifestyle areas tipped to drive prices to record highs

Beachside suburbs are outperforming the wider market, with experts predicting the increasing popularity of lifestyle...

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Hotspots 16 FEB 2021

‘Great Australian dream’ of owning a home lives on amid COVID

Most Australian investors and home buyers were largely undeterred by the events of 2020, remaining eager to push...

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Hotspots 16 FEB 2021

Perth to go from decade low to double-digit growth

After nearly a decade of lagging behind the rest of the nation, the Perth property market is finally set for a year of...

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Hotspots 16 FEB 2021

Vacancy rates back at pre-COVID levels

Very tight rental markets across the smaller capital cities is offsetting the elevated rates still being seen across...

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Hotspots 15 FEB 2021

Boom-time auction results revealed: Melbourne defies lockdown, Sydney breaks records

Despite being in the midst of a public auction ban as a result of the latest statewide lockdown, Melbourne’s property...

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Hotspots 15 FEB 2021

Interstate buyers drive sales in South-East Qld

Pre-approval requests are going through the roof as South-East Queensland experiences a surge in interstate migration,...

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Hotspots 15 FEB 2021

Experts concerned Treasury’s dependence on ‘cheap money’ will ratchet up house prices

Housing experts and economists are concerned that the Treasury’s ongoing dependence on “cheap money” policy will...

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Hotspots 15 FEB 2021

Why would-be buyers are no longer playing it safe

The dire shortage of property listings are forcing ‘nervous Aussies’ to make more risky property purchases,...

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Hotspots 15 FEB 2021

Record rise tipped to hurt first home buyers

Record-low interest rates are tipped to help grow the property market by double digits in 2021, but those who are...

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Hotspots 12 FEB 2021

Sydney’s vacancy rates continue to rise

Sydney’s vacancy rates continue to rise overall, but the middle ring is outperforming the rest of the city, new...

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Hotspots 12 FEB 2021

As many as 75k Aussies face mounting deferred rent debts

Gains made on reducing homelessness during the pandemic last year are likely to be lost in 2021, as the government...

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Hotspots 11 FEB 2021

WA’s top-performing regional markets revealed

Regional Western Australia is booming, with price growth and soaring sales activity recorded in a majority of the nine...

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Investor Strategy 11 FEB 2021

The importance of planning before buying – why caution is key

Before cashing out on a property, buyers of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to have a comprehensive plan...

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Hotspots 11 FEB 2021

Houses trump units in 2020, but will the trend last?

Houses triumphed over units in 2020, posting far more significant sales in a year that saw a global pandemic greatly...

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Hotspots 11 FEB 2021

Newly reported sales soar 33.6% across Australia

Newly reported sales across the nation are now 33.6 per cent higher than recorded over the same period in 2020,...

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Hotspots 11 FEB 2021

Auction volumes continue upward trend

The Australian property market is well and truly on an upward trajectory, with both final clearance rates and auction...

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Hotspots 10 FEB 2021

Sydney prices set to soar as state fails to meet housing demand

The NSW government urgently needs to increase housing approvals or risk widespread increases in the cost of housing,...

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Hotspots 10 FEB 2021

Why regions will remain on top in 2021 – and where you should cast your gaze

Regional centres will continue to outperform metropolitan areas in 2021, with towns closest to the three main capital...

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Hotspots 10 FEB 2021

10 small Aussie towns with big property price growth

COVID-19 has altered the dynamics of real estate, putting the spotlight on regional towns as more people look to swap...