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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...

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Hotspots 14 DEC 2020

Top 10 Perth suburbs revealed

A resurgence in investor activity, low interest rates and strong commodity prices could spur on the Perth investment...

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Hotspots 11 DEC 2020

Hot Property: The biggest stories last week 1 - Dec 2020

From a predicted spike in rents to new borrowing recommendations: Here are the biggest property stories last week.

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Hotspots 11 DEC 2020

5 predictions for property in 2021

After such an unpredictable year caused largely by the COVID-19 outbreak, is there anything Australians can expect from...

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Hotspots 10 DEC 2020

New hotspot emerges in Queensland as investors flock to regions

Located in the Central Queensland region, Mackay has become one of three property affordability hotspots in Queensland...

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Hotspots 10 DEC 2020

The 10 best and worst suburbs for vacancy rates

Vacancy rates in Sydney and Melbourne continue to rise, offering more choices for renters looking to live in major...

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Hotspots 10 DEC 2020

Aussies prefer renovations to relocation

More Australians are choosing to renovate their home rather than buy a new property – and COVID-19 is to blame.

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Hotspots 10 DEC 2020

The 5 Australian capitals set for a rental hike in 2021

Falling migration numbers are unlikely to offset tight rental supplies, and shifting consumer preferences is likely to...

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Hotspots 09 DEC 2020

Australia still top choice for foreign investors

Amid uncertainties, offshore investors still consider Australia to be a stable investment destination, mainly due to...

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Hotspots 09 DEC 2020

Southern Highlands emerge as new Sydney hotspot

Sydney buyers opt for a Southern Highlands tree change as they grow eager to snap up their own slice of idyllic country...

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Hotspots 09 DEC 2020

Perth commercial property market rebounds post-COVID

Demand for commercial property across Perth, from both local and interstate buyers, is booming, signalling Western...

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Hotspots 09 DEC 2020

Smaller capital cities lead quarterly property price hikes

Residential property prices rose 0.8 per cent in the September quarter 2020, according to figures released by the ABS.

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