Oct 6, 2026

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...

Oct 3, 2026

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...

Sep 28, 2026

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...

Sep 24, 2026

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...

Sep 17, 2026

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...