1 min read Hotspots 11 AUG 2020 ‘Abrupt halt’ felt by Sydney investors Signs of property market recovery across many parts of Sydney has come to an “abrupt halt” as a result of... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 11 AUG 2020 Melbourne records strong auction success rate Melbourne has registered a lower withdrawal rate during the second lockdown period and a strong preliminary auction... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 07 AUG 2020 Why are some capitals outperforming others? Australia’s capital cities have had mixed results from the fallout of COVID-19, with some benefiting while others... READ NOW
12 min read Hotspots 07 AUG 2020 Property market update: Sydney, July 2020 Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Sydney property values have fallen by 0.8 per cent, while national capital has fallen... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 06 AUG 2020 Home buyers ‘tentatively’ return to market New figures have shown a spike in buyer confidence, with more looking for a home loan in June than the month prior. READ NOW
3 min read Finance 06 AUG 2020 Why concerns about the so-called economic ‘cliff’ are overblown Many commentators have been pointing to the end of September as a danger zone for the economy, writes David Hancock. READ NOW
1 min read Finance 05 AUG 2020 Why it pays to have a principal and interest loan Owner-occupiers who are paying principal and interest on their mortgage are being rewarded by the financial... READ NOW
2 min read Tax & Legal 05 AUG 2020 Real estate body pleads to protect Qld property market The Real Estate Institute of Queensland is strongly urging the Palaszczuk government to protect the state’s property... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 04 AUG 2020 The Perth rental markets set to soar New research has identified the top suburbs set to see an increase in leasing activity growth in Perth’s rental... READ NOW
4 min read Hotspots 04 AUG 2020 Brisbane Property Market Update – July 2020 There is so much variation in what is going on around Australia right now. The Brisbane market is proving its... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 04 AUG 2020 Perth sees sales jump 68% Strong market activity has been reported in Perth, with selling volumes across both dwelling and land sales up 68 per... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 03 AUG 2020 Clearance rates improve across lower auction volumes Preliminary figures show improved clearance rates across the combined capital cities for the week ending 2 August. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 03 AUG 2020 SA property market retains ‘resilience’ despite total sales hit Despite seeing a dip in sales volumes over the June quarter, the Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) has... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 03 AUG 2020 How low could house prices actually go? With unemployment at a 20-year high, immigration becoming non-existent and interest rates having hit the lower bound,... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 31 JUL 2020 What is the lowest mortgage rate? With financial institutions fighting for new business, new and existing mortgage-holders could get a rate beginning... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 30 JUL 2020 Rental searches up 39% Despite new data showing that national rents fell over the last quarter, prospective tenants are increasingly looking... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 30 JUL 2020 Melbourne auction activity continues to decline The flow-on effects of Melbourne’s increased COVID-19 cases and renewed lockdown measures are set to have a... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 30 JUL 2020 Crisis sees investors swing towards big 4 banks The onset of COVID-19 has seen a change in consumer sentiment, including an uptick for lending through the big four... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 30 JUL 2020 Hot Property: Biggest headlines from the week that was - 10 New border restrictions come into play as the country continues to deal with COVID-19. Here are the biggest property... READ NOW
2 min read Finance 30 JUL 2020 Australian households comfortable about their finances Government lifelines, including the JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments, are having an impact, with more Australians... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 29 JUL 2020 Demand for property trades remains New research has shown that supply and demand for skilled trades “remained close to equilibrium” over the last... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 29 JUL 2020 Why real estate is the real winner of the pandemic Investing in business is risky at the best of times, so where might you be better placed to put your money? An investor... READ NOW
2 min read Tax & Legal 29 JUL 2020 ‘No need’: WA hits back at potential tenancy legislation extension REIWA has called for the emergency period tenancy legislation for residential and commercial properties in Western... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 27 JUL 2020 41% of auctions withdrawn in Melbourne Recent data has provided insight into the impact of Melbourne’s lockdown, with preliminary figures showing 41 per... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 27 JUL 2020 Stamp duty stamped out in NSW New homes under $800,000 will be stamp duty free under a state government plan to provide a “targeted boost” to... READ NOW