Logan City Emerges As A Standout Property Buy In Greater Brisbane
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Southern Logan is emerging as a compelling property market for buyers seeking affordability without sacrificing long term growth fundamentals. With residential land prices well below Brisbane and the Gold Coast, strong buyer demand and major infrastructure investment, the region is attracting increasing attention. In this episode, Hotspotting examines why Southern Logan features in the National Top 10 Best Buys and the key market fundamentals making it a location worth watching.
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Australia’s Housing Shortfall Is About To Get Much Worse
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Australia’s housing crisis is being driven by a problem governments have struggled to solve: Australia simply is not building enough homes. New modelling from Master Builders Australia forecasts a 262,000 dwelling shortfall against the Federal Government’s housing target, while declining approvals, rising construction costs, planning delays, taxation, regulation and skills shortages continue to constrain supply. Hotspotting examines why Australia’s housing shortage is getting worse, why demand side measures cannot fix a supply problem, and what needs to change to deliver more homes that...
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Australia’s Interest Rates Are Now Among The World’s Highest
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Australia’s latest interest rate rise is putting renewed pressure on mortgage holders, households and the property market. But with inflation data arriving after the Reserve Bank’s decision, questions remain about the numbers driving monetary policy. This Hotspotting analysis examines the RBA’s latest move, mortgage costs, unemployment, government spending and what higher interest rates could mean for Australia’s housing market and economy. Are Australians being asked to pay an increasingly heavy price to bring inflation under control?
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The Property Markets Set To Lead The Next Growth Cycle
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Where will Australia’s next property growth opportunities emerge? Hotspotting’s National Top 10 Best Buys takes a forward-looking approach to identifying markets with the fundamentals for sustained capital growth. With the 2024 selections delivering an average 27% capital growth over two years, this episode examines what the results reveal about identifying property opportunities before the crowd arrives. Explore the infrastructure, employment, population, rental demand and affordability factors shaping the latest Best Buys, and discover why market conditions today could create...
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Older Australians Are Not The Problem Here
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Are older Australians really contributing to Australia’s housing crisis simply by staying in their homes? This episode examines the downsizing debate and exposes a critical distinction between moving households through existing housing stock and actually creating new dwellings. With stamp duty, limited housing choice and population growth adding to the pressure, the focus turns to the real challenge: increasing housing supply. A sharp, evidence focused look at the policies shaping Australia’s housing market and what needs to change.
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More Migrants More Demand, But Where Are The Homes?
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Australia’s migration debate is intensifying, but what does rapid population growth mean for an already stretched housing market? The latest ABS data reveals where population growth is accelerating, while persistently low rental vacancy rates expose the growing gap between housing demand and supply. Melbourne and Victoria are under particular pressure, highlighting the complex relationship between migration, housing affordability and new dwelling construction. This episode examines the numbers behind Australia’s housing crisis and why a more targeted migration strategy could be critical to...
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Australia’s Property Market Is Splitting In Two And The Numbers Explain Why
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Australia’s property market is falling, but the downturn is far from uniform. The latest Cotality data reveals a striking divide between prestige and affordable housing, with Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra’s top end recording the biggest declines while more affordable markets, regional areas and units show greater resilience. So, is Australia’s housing market really in freefall? Hotspotting examines the numbers behind the headlines and reveals what is really driving the current property market correction.
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Australia’s Housing Crisis And The Trust Crisis
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Australia’s housing crisis is raising serious questions about government policy, housing supply and the reliability of official claims. In this episode, Hotspotting examines what Treasury reportedly knew about the potential impact of changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and SMSFs, and why house prices, rents and housing supply are now under such intense pressure. What does the evidence reveal about Australia’s housing market — and what should property investors, homeowners and first home buyers be watching next? Tune in for a sharp, evidence focused analysis of the policies and...
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Why Property Investors Are Walking Away - Mark Bouris & Tim Graham
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Australia’s property market is changing — but the story is far more complicated than the national headlines suggest. Tim Graham recently joined Mark Bouris on the Property Insights podcast for a wide-ranging discussion about what is really happening across Australian real estate, where the opportunities may be emerging, and why investors need to look beyond historical price growth when deciding where to buy. They unpack how Hotspotting uses forward-looking indicators — including our proprietary Hotspotting Thermometer and Price Predictor Index — to measure market pressure, sales...
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Australia’s Housing Affordability Has Never Been This Bad
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Australia’s housing affordability crisis has reached an alarming new low. But if property prices are falling in many markets, why is housing becoming less affordable? Hotspotting examines the impact of higher interest rates, rising mortgage repayments and persistent inflation, revealing why modest price declines have done little to improve affordability. With a chronic shortage of housing still driving the market, this episode explores what is really preventing Australians from accessing affordable housing and why increasing supply remains the critical solution.
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