REIV calls for ‘fundamental restructuring’ of property tax
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has welcomed the Liberal Nationals’ commitment to remove a planned stamp duty tax increase, should it win government at the ...
HOTSPOTS • Thu, 27 May 2021
Housing activity turns SA into one of Australia’s most attractive states
With South Australia’s economic activity accelerating, the state has grown to become one of the most attractive places to live, work and raise a family, a new report has ...
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 26 May 2021
Sales activity rebounds in Perth following double-digit decline
The rollercoaster ride of Perth’s sales activity continues following the most recent double-digit decline.
Sydney: 10k affordable rentals on the way
Changes to planning rules across Sydney are set to benefit lower-income households, with affordable housing on the state government’s agenda.
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 25 May 2021
Clearance rates continue to trend lower
Auction clearance rates across combined capital cities have declined for the fifth consecutive week, new data has revealed.
HOTSPOTS • Mon, 24 May 2021
Victoria’s new builds break boom record
A new record number of detached housing starts are set to begin in Victoria, breaking the numbers achieved during the peak of the 2018 boom.
Regional rents soar as people flee cities
Regional rent values have outpaced the capital city markets by almost three times, a new report has revealed.
HOTSPOTS • Fri, 21 May 2021
ACT extends land tax exemptions for landlords
In a bid to address rental affordability across Canberra, the ACT government has announced the indefinite extension of land tax exemptions for landlords.
Auction activity set for slide
Following recent highs, with the last two weeks being the second and third busiest weeks of 2021, the auction market appears to be cooling alongside the weather.
HOTSPOTS • Thu, 20 May 2021