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Hotspots 12 JAN 2021

Surviving 2020: How COVID-19 has redefined property

How will the property market move forward from such a tumultuous year?

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Hotspots 12 JAN 2021

Australia set for a rental ‘frenzy’ in 2021, expert says

Australia’s rental market is set to experience an all-time record-high increase in household rents this new year,...

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Finance 12 JAN 2021

Economy poised for recovery supported by vaccine rollout

The economy and the budget are expected to reap the benefits of the earlier than planned vaccine rollout, following a...

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Hotspots 11 JAN 2021

Perth leasing activity picks up

While December is traditionally a slow month for the rental market, Perth managed to buck the trend in 2020, with an...

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Hotspots 11 JAN 2021

Melbourne’s inner suburbs boast good value despite COVID lockdown

While most impacted by the pandemic, the inner suburbs of Melbourne are set to bounce back later in 2021, experts are...

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Hotspots 11 JAN 2021

House approvals reach highest level in 21 years

Private sector house approvals rose for the fifth consecutive month in November and, seasonally adjusted, were at the...

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Hotspots 11 JAN 2021

Aussies see 2021 as a ‘great time’ to buy property

2021 is tipped to be one of the busiest years for property ever as money remains cheap and readily accessible, with a...

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Hotspots 10 JAN 2021

Perth property to grow by 10% in 2021

The Western Australian capital concluded 2020 on a property sales high, as forecasts for the coming year predict...

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Hotspots 10 JAN 2021

Adelaide growth to continue through Easter

Despite the effects of COVID-19, Adelaide experienced an average growth of 5 per cent in 2020 – a result expected to...

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Finance 08 JAN 2021

Mortgages slashed 6,777 times in 2020

Historically low interest rates have seen lenders make almost 7,000 cuts to home loans throughout 2020 but mortgage...

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Hotspots 08 JAN 2021

Property experts reveal where to invest in 2021

As Australian property markets recover from a tumultuous 2020, most experts believe that this new year is shaping up to...

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Hotspots 08 JAN 2021

HomeBuilder stimulus causing surge in new houses: ABS

Housing schemes such as HomeBuilder and historically low-interest rates are causing a surge in new properties being...

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Hotspots 08 JAN 2021

ACT to continue COVID-19 support in 2021

In an effort to provide housing assurance ahead of the holidays, the ACT has revealed a three-month extension to its...

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Hotspots 06 JAN 2021

Cancelled gap years could trigger first home buyer frenzy

COVID-19’s cancellation of travel plans could fuel demand from first home buyers in Western Australia, according to a...

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Hotspots 06 JAN 2021

5 real estate investment market themes for 2021

The real estate investment market will provide a diverse range of opportunities across the risk spectrum in 2021,...

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Hotspots 06 JAN 2021

Property poised for a strong start to 2021: CoreLogic

Australia’s housing market finished 2020 strong, with CoreLogic’s national home value index rising a further 1.0...

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Hotspots 05 JAN 2021

New laws to modernise Qld body corporates

The new year will usher in new body corporate laws aimed at reducing costs and enhancing protection for body corporate...

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Hotspots 05 JAN 2021

How to correctly set up your team

Property investing is more than just purchasing the right place, with investors needing a team of experts in order to...

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Hotspots 04 JAN 2021

How preventive maintenance will save you money in the long run

Good property managers often encourage landlords to practice preventive maintenance, but is it really worth its weight...

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Hotspots 04 JAN 2021

Why experts are buzzing with excitement over Brissie

While Brisbane hasn’t had a great decade, with a fairly flat property growth rate, it is slowly becoming the golden...

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Hotspots 04 JAN 2021

3 COVID trends predicted to stick around for the long-term

As the world adjusts to the “new norm”, property investors who want to outperform the market will need to adapt to...

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Hotspots 30 DEC 2020

5 predictions for Queensland’s property market

The Queensland property market has maintained resilience in spite of the pandemic, and now goes into the new year with...

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Hotspots 29 DEC 2020

‘Same old homes’ not fit for a modern Australia

The homes being built today do not fit the needs of current-day Aussies, a new report has revealed.

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Hotspots 29 DEC 2020

Top tips for investing in off-the-plan properties

The past year saw a boom in off-the-plan purchases as border restrictions continue to limit movements for investors and...

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Hotspots 29 DEC 2020

Developers foot the bill for new look Sydney

Sydney’s city centre is set to be revamped under a new long-term plan designed to create jobs and steer economic...