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Hotspots 24 DEC 2020

Melbourne’s property market forecast to grow in 2021, but where should you buy?

Of the major capital cities, Melbourne was one of the most impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Going into 2021,...

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Hotspots 23 DEC 2020

6 reasons property will regain its footing in 2021

After a turbulent year rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic, an expert believes that 2021 will be the year that the...

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Hotspots 23 DEC 2020

COVID-19 sees Aussies reach record-high wealth

New stats have revealed that Aussies are now richer than ever, having stashed away their cash during a year marred by...

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Hotspots 23 DEC 2020

Melbourne property ‘at greater risk’ in 2021: CoreLogic

While most property markets have embarked on a road to recovery, Melbourne could face some hurdles due to the prolonged...

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Hotspots 23 DEC 2020

Could Perth’s western suburbs be the next hotspot?

Strong consumer demand, together with a lack of supply, is leading to Perth’s western suburbs experiencing strong...

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Hotspots 22 DEC 2020

New supply to overwhelm demand in 2021

Forecasts indicate that new supply will outpace new demand in 2021, until demand ultimately rebounds in 2023.

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Hotspots 22 DEC 2020

Top 3 things that COVID changed in commercial property

With working conditions severely altered due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, how will the commercial real...

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Hotspots 22 DEC 2020

The best property markets of 2020

Despite the unpredictable twists and turns brought about by COVID-19 and the largest economic downturn since the 1930s,...

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Hotspots 21 DEC 2020

Future living: Building resilient communities from scratch

Ever heard of Googong? While Googong’s grass-man might have put the community’s name on the map – by famously...

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Hotspots 21 DEC 2020

From investment books to real-life property: How this investor turned his dream into reality

At 25, investor Matt Chamberlain decided to begin his wealth-creation journey by dipping his toes in property. Find out...

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Hotspots 18 DEC 2020

Tourists still expected in Qld holiday hotspots

Locals and tourists across Queensland may clash as a result of the sudden influx of visitors in the lead-up to...

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Hotspots 17 DEC 2020

Melbourne rental market struggles to recover

The national vacancy rate remained stable in November, while asking rents fluctuated across capital city unit markets,...

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Hotspots 17 DEC 2020

Strong buying conditions and other 2021 property predictions

The Australian property market defied expectations of big declines and emerged resilient amid the impact of the...

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Hotspots 17 DEC 2020

Top 5 podcasts of 2020

The Smart Property Investment Show has had a big 2020, having itself been forced to rethink and reconceptualise its...

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Hotspots 17 DEC 2020

NAB reveals the most popular suburbs for first home buyers

One of Australia’s big four banks has revealed the locations where first home buyers are flocking to.

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Hotspots 17 DEC 2020

5 ways to reduce the urban heat island effect

A reduction in tree foliage on newly developed suburbs is contributing to a rising urban heat island in Australia,...

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Hotspots 15 DEC 2020

House prices set to rise by 25 per cent, economist hints

National house prices could surge by as much as 25 per cent as the low cost of credit makes mortgages reach...

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Hotspots 15 DEC 2020

Canberra leads annual house price growth: REIA

Canberra has seen the most significant rise in median house prices over the September quarter, according to new...

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Hotspots 15 DEC 2020

Property markets and COVID: How the states are faring on their recovery journey

The states and territories are on different paths when it comes to their COVID recovery, but what rings true across the...

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Hotspots 15 DEC 2020

Buyer confidence returns, fuelling transactions in 2021

Buyers who had put their purchases on hold as a result of the COVID crisis are now feeling confident enough to buy...

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Hotspots 14 DEC 2020

What to expect in 2021: Prices tipped to drop before rebounding strong

Modest property price growth is expected to close off this year, with a strong rebound predicted for next year, a...

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Hotspots 14 DEC 2020

‘Livevesting’ a new trend: How to use government subsidies to dip your toes into investing

“Livevesting” is replacing rentvesting, according to one property adviser, but are you on top of this new trend?

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Hotspots 14 DEC 2020

How did spring selling go in each capital city?

More properties were put on the market during this year’s spring selling season, but how many actually sold?

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Hotspots 14 DEC 2020

The best Queensland markets over September quarter

Queensland continued to prosper despite the pandemic and recession, even becoming one of the most popular destinations...

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Hotspots 14 DEC 2020

Are capital city markets finally recovering from COVID-19?

Despite the doom-and-gloom headlines following the COVID-19 outbreak, the Australian property market proved its...