Rents Hit Record Highs As Australia’s Housing Crisis Deepens
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Australia’s rental crisis is deepening, with record rents, critically low vacancy rates and a housing shortage continuing to squeeze tenants nationwide. But are government policies making the problem worse? In this episode, Hotspotting analyses the latest rental data, including Perth’s staggering 60% rent increase over five years, and examines why housing supply, property investment and government policy remain central to Australia’s rental affordability crisis. Discover what the latest figures reveal about the future of Australia’s rental market and why increasing housing supply is...
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Property Prices Are Falling But First Home Buyers Are Worse Off
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Falling property prices are making headlines, but are Australian first home buyers actually better off? In this episode, Hotspotting examines the growing divide in Australia’s property market, where expensive homes are declining in value while more affordable properties continue to rise. With higher interest rates, reduced borrowing capacity and first home buyer loan numbers falling sharply, the reality of housing affordability is far removed from political promises. Discover why the property downturn is failing aspiring buyers, what the latest market data reveals and why increasing housing...
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Property Prices Under Pressure But These Markets Are Holding Firm
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Are Australian property prices really crashing? The latest Cotality data reveals a more nuanced picture, with regional markets outperforming capital cities and units holding up better than houses. Discover where property prices are falling, which markets remain resilient, and what the latest trends reveal about the shifting Australian property market. Look beyond the headlines with Hotspotting’s expert analysis of Australia’s property market.
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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.
info_outlineAustralia’s property investment landscape has changed — and for many investors, commercial property is suddenly becoming a much bigger part of the conversation.
In this webinar, Hotspotting founder Terry Ryder is joined by Steve Palise, Managing Director of Palise Property, to explore why commercial property may offer investors a compelling alternative in the new investment environment.
Steve explains why commercial is increasingly shifting from an “exit strategy” for experienced residential investors to something investors are considering much earlier in their journey.
They discuss:
- Why recent policy and lending changes have increased interest in commercial property
- The role commercial property can play within an SMSF strategy
- Commercial vs residential borrowing capacity
- Why commercial can potentially deliver significantly stronger cash flow
- Net yields and how tenant-paid outgoings work
- The importance of lease structure and tenant quality
- Industrial, retail, office, medical and other commercial property types
- Why Steve heavily favours industrial property
- Metropolitan vs regional commercial opportunities
- Capital growth potential in commercial property
- Vacancy risk and how experienced investors assess it
- The extensive due diligence required before buying
- Commercial property management and re-leasing costs
- How to match the type of commercial property you buy to your own risk profile, budget and investment goals
Steve also shares examples from his own portfolio and experience across more than 2,000 property acquisitions, including how transitioning from residential into commercial helped him build a substantial passive income stream.
One of the biggest messages from the session: commercial property can offer significant opportunities, but it is not an asset class where investors should generalise or chase yield blindly. Every property, tenant, lease and location needs to be assessed on its individual merits.
Want to connect with Steve Palise?
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Submit an enquiry: https://www.paliseproperty.com/contact/
Want to learn more about commercial property investing?
Commercial Property Course:
https://www.propertyinstituteaustralia.com.au/courses/commercial-property/
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