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Hotspots 05 FEB 2021

Sydneysiders head to Brisbane as exodus continues

It’s official. Changing consumer preferences have seen Aussies ditch the cities for regional dwelling, with the...
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Hotspots 04 FEB 2021

Office vacancies hit record high with some cities trailing considerably behind

Australian’s office vacancy rate hit its highest level since January 1997, with Sydney and Melbourne tipped to see...
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Hotspots 04 FEB 2021

How COVID-19 has increased the demand for bigger properties

Between property prices, high rents, minimalism and tiny home trends, many people have been content with smaller houses...
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Hotspots 04 FEB 2021

Brisbane’s appeal grows as investors return to the market

Dwelling prices are expected to rise as investor activity continues to strengthen across the nation, with Brisbane...
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Hotspots 04 FEB 2021

Private housing approvals reach record high

Private sector housing approvals have reached a record high, with multi-unit apartments dropping in popularity amid the...
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Hotspots 03 FEB 2021

Investors set to return to the market in ‘full force’

Property investors are expected to return to the housing market in “full force” this year, with cheap money said to...
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Hotspots 03 FEB 2021

Property listings on a ‘traditional’ decline in January

Property listings across Aussie capital cities, barring Perth, were impacted by the usual annual holiday hiatus, new...
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Hotspots 03 FEB 2021

Additional 1,800 spots added to government’s first buyer scheme

Young Aussies are being given the opportunity to make their home purchase dream a reality, as the government moves to...
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Hotspots 03 FEB 2021

Top suburbs to buy and rent in Perth

Perth has been hailed as the “fastest-growing” major property market in Australia, following a strong six months.
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Hotspots 02 FEB 2021

Larger housing options in higher demand

While unit rents are still declining across most capital city markets, positive signs have sprouted for landlords.
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Hotspots 02 FEB 2021

Brisbane property market update - January 2021

This article will highlight what has been happening in the Brisbane Property Market during January 2021.
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Finance 02 FEB 2021

RBA makes first cash rate call of the year

The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its first call on the official cash rate for this year, following its decision...
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Hotspots 01 FEB 2021

Buyer demand continues to outpace fresh stock

Inventory levels were tight at the beginning of 2021, with available supply threatening to fall short of accelerating...
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Hotspots 01 FEB 2021

REINSW marks NSW’s property effort a ‘fail’ and calls for 5 key changes

While impressed with its efforts in navigating COVID-19, the REINSW has marked the NSW government’s role in the...
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Hotspots 01 FEB 2021

New home loans soar again, shattering recent records

The total value of loan commitments for investor housing rose 8.2 per cent month-on-month to reach $6 billion in...
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Hotspots 01 FEB 2021

Home values continue recovery in January with new record high

Dwelling values have returned to pre-COVID levels in every capital city across Australia, led by a 2.3 per cent...
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Hotspots 01 FEB 2021

Aussie workers to prop up commercial property sector

Australian workers returning to the office post-pandemic are likely to spur on the commercial property sector as well...
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Hotspots 29 JAN 2021

Top regional towns tipped for growth in 2021

It has been over 12 months since Australia’s first reported COVID-19 case, and while a lot has changed, the...
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Hotspots 29 JAN 2021

8 ways to maximise your rental returns

Being an active participant in the entire leasing process is the best way to maximise an investment property’s value,...
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Hotspots 29 JAN 2021

Rents on the rise with the exception of Sydney

Following the headwinds of early 2020, the rental market finally showed signs of improvement towards the end of the...
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Hotspots 29 JAN 2021

Housing finance commitments top decade averages across Australia

Housing finance commitments have soared across Australia, surpassing decade averages despite the impacts of COVID-19, a...
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Hotspots 28 JAN 2021

Capital city house prices reach record high in December

Hobart is no longer the most affordable capital city in Australia to purchase a house, following double-digit growth in...
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Hotspots 28 JAN 2021

Sunshine Coast supply hits decade low as locals flood the market

Property and rental prices in the Sunshine Coast have been pushed up rapidly as market volatility threatens to deplete...
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Hotspots 28 JAN 2021

Dwelling values finally on track for recovery

Following a tough year, dwelling values are finally on track for recovery across Australia, with the property market...
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Hotspots 28 JAN 2021

Why the REINSW is pushing for a property services commissioner

As NSW’s real estate recovers from the impact of COVID-19, the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has mobilised...
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