Developers and apartment buyers have a narrowing window of opportunity before Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure pipeline begins competing directly with residential construction, pushing up costs, tightening labour supply and making new projects increasingly difficult to deliver.

While Brisbane's apartment market continues to benefit from strong population growth and limited housing supply, industry research suggests the years leading up to 2027 could prove to be the most important period for developers looking to secure builders and buyers hoping to purchase before the next wave of price increases.

A new Colliers report, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Creating Solutions, highlights the scale of the challenge. While thousands of new homes are planned across South East Queensland, the Brisbane Olympic Athletes Village alone will deliver more than 10,500 beds during the Games before being converted into around 1,750 to 2,000 apartments. Equivalent to almost two years of typical inner-city apartment supply, the project will also absorb a significant share of the construction workforce and building materials.

The broader construction pipeline paints an even clearer picture.

Construction Skills Queensland's Horizon 2032 report forecasts Queensland's annual construction pipeline will average $69 billion over the coming years before peaking at $75 billion in 2027-28. Demand for construction workers is expected to increase by 17 per cent to almost 150,000 people, with the industry facing an annual shortfall of around 19,000 workers that could blow out to as many as 35,000 during the peak construction period.

The Olympic venues, athletes village and supporting infrastructure will account for billions of dollars worth of work across South East Queensland through to 2032, creating intense competition for labour at a time when Australia's residential construction sector is already under pressure.

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Colliers Queensland Residential Director Andrew Scriven said the convergence of these projects is creating a clear window of opportunity for both developers and buyers.

"From 2027 onwards, the market will shift dramatically," Scriven said.

"Labour will increasingly be locked into government-led infrastructure and Olympic projects, which means private residential developments will face higher costs and tighter margins. The developers who move now are the ones most likely to get projects off the ground."

Scriven said the same dynamic would also affect buyers, with fewer apartment projects expected to launch once construction capacity tightens.

"If you're looking to change your lifestyle over the next five years, now is your window of opportunity to buy."

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Developers are already positioning themselves ahead of that window.

Following the success of Monarch at Toowong, Consolidated Properties is preparing to launch two new Brisbane apartment projects in the second half of 2026. They include <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/gloriette-30-bedivere-street-yeerongpilly-qld-4105">Gloriette</a> at Yeerongpilly Green, a 25-storey tower within one of Brisbane's key Olympic precincts, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castile-47-skyring-terrace-newstead-qld-4006">Castile</a>, a recently approved 25-storey riverfront development at 47 Skyring Terrace in Newstead.

Hutchinson Builders will deliver both projects, with early works already underway at Yeerongpilly and Newstead expected to commence later this year.

The timing comes as Brisbane's fundamentals continue to strengthen, with strong interstate migration, population growth and vacancy rates remaining below 1.5 per cent.

Colliers Queensland researcher Pragya Sharma said Greater Brisbane is forecast to require around 40,000 new apartments between 2021 and 2031.

"There's a real mismatch emerging between when housing is needed and when it will be feasible to build," Sharma said.

"As a result, the period leading up to 2027 presents a key window of opportunity for developers to secure approvals, funding and construction capacity, while buyers will have greater choice before supply constraints intensify."

Colliers research outlines a critical pre-2027 window to start residential projects before labour squeeze: now is the time to buy

Joel Robinson

Developers, buyers on watch in South East Queensland ahead of construction crunch: Colliers

It's taken less than nine months for developer Sherpa Property Group to sell out all 51 apartments in its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-oasis-palm-beach-7-9-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Oasis</a> development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, over a year before its anticipated completion.

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Located at 7-9 Sixth Avenue, the $67 million development has resonated strongly with both local owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking high-quality apartments within walking distance of the beach, dining precincts and everyday amenities.

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Christie Leet, Founder of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Group</a>, said the sell-out reflected both the strength of the Palm Beach market and the success of Sherpa's community-first approach to development.

"The sell-out of Oasis is a fantastic outcome and reinforces the strong demand we're seeing for thoughtfully designed apartments in lifestyle locations," Leet said.

"From the outset, our vision was to create a development that genuinely enhanced the Palm Beach community while providing residents with exceptional homes and wellness-focused amenities.

"We've been incredibly encouraged by the level of local support throughout the campaign, 72.5 per cent of buyers are locals, with a significant proportion of purchasers choosing Oasis as their future home rather than an investment."

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Construction is now progressing following development approval, with trusted builder LPS Group delivering the project and completion anticipated in Q3 2027.

Oasis forms part of Sherpa Group's successful Flourish collection, which has become recognised for its focus on wellness, community and elevated coastal living.

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Residents will have private access to a rooftop amenity space featuring a pool, gym, sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, spa and barbecue facilities.

"The success of Oasis demonstrates that buyers continue to prioritise quality, location and lifestyle," Leet said.

"We are proud to have delivered a project that has resonated so strongly with the market and look forward to bringing Oasis to life for our future residents."

Sherpa recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a>, its third instalment of the Flourish brand in Palm Beach following Flourish Oasis and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>.

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Sherpa sells out Flourish Oasis in booming Palm Beach

Urban Property Group's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-vera-macquarie-park-94-talavera-road-macquarie-park-nsw-2113">La Vera</a> is leading the next phase of Macquarie Park's residential evolution, with the new apartment development set to become the first of several new apartment projects in the precinct to complete.

The 169-apartment building has now topped out ahead of its scheduled completion in the third quarter of 2026, as new residential investment continues to reshape one of Sydney's largest employment hubs into a true mixed-use precinct.

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Cox Architecture has designed La Vera to capture the best of its unique positioning on Talavera Road, orienting the building towards Lane Cove National Park.&nbsp;The building features a sculpted northern façade with flowing curves inspired by the surrounding landscape, while its city-facing elevation adopts a more structured architectural expression to maximise skyline views.

"The vision for the project was to conceive a building that adopted an organic and curvilinear form to the northern portion that faces the Lane Cove National Park," <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> Director Felipe Miranda said.

"The residents that reside in the northern portion of the building benefit by having beautifully crafted curved balconies that speak to the natural context and heighten the relationship of their internal living spaces to the external balconies."

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La Vera offers a diverse mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom configurations, with prices currently starting from $740,000. Buyers so far have been a mix of Sydney-based investors,&nbsp;metro commuters, owner-occupiers and downsizers from surrounding North Shore suburbs.

Both investors and owner-occupiers have been drawn to La Vera's proximity to Macquarie University, Macquarie University Hospital, Macquarie Centre and the Sydney Metro, infrastructure that supports both strong rental demand and a convenient lifestyle for residents.

The apartments feature full-height glazing, timber flooring throughout living areas, stone kitchen benchtops, SMEG appliances, floor-to-ceiling bathroom tiling and ducted air conditioning.

Residents will have access to a rooftop recreation level featuring a swimming pool, sauna, barbecue facilities and landscaped relaxation areas, complemented by additional communal space at ground level. Many apartments enjoy uninterrupted views across Lane Cove National Park, reinforcing the project's connection to its natural setting.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a>, a family-owned developer and builder with nearly four decades of experience, holds a 4.5-star iCIRT rating and was Australia's first developer to introduce 10-Year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI). La Vera is the first apartment development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/macquarie-park-nsw-2113">Macquarie Park</a> approved to offer the additional insurance protection, alongside a five-year warranty on SMEG appliances.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said the additional protection reflects changing buyer expectations in the off the plan market.

"Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been. Having LDI is a tool to portray the confidence that we have in our product, and a confidence we want buyers to share," Elias said.

Following completion of the building later this year, buyers will move into their apartments well before Christmas.

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La Vera closes in on completion as Macquarie Park continues residential transformation

Brisbane developer Red &amp; Co's decision to include dual key apartments in its debut Gold Coast apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/como-varsity-lakes-22-lake-street-varsity-lakes-qld-4227">COMO Varsity Lakes</a>, is proving to be one of the project's biggest drawcards, with buyers quickly snapping up the flexible residences.

More than half of the project's 36 dual key apartments have already sold, helping drive COMO beyond the 50 per cent sold mark within the first month of launch.

The strong response highlights growing demand for apartment designs that can adapt to changing lifestyles, with buyers increasingly looking for homes that accommodate multi-generational living, provide rental income opportunities or simply offer greater flexibility over time.

Located on the shores of Lake Orr, COMO will deliver 156 apartments across 16 levels, with the dual-key residences forming a limited release within the broader development.

Each combines a primary two-bedroom apartment with a fully self-contained studio on a single title, connected by a shared foyer and lockable internal door. The design allows owners to house ageing parents, adult children or guests while maintaining privacy, or lease the secondary residence to generate additional income.

Just 17 of the original 36 dual key apartments remain available.

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The innovative configuration combines two fully self-contained residences on a single title, typically comprising a primary two-bedroom apartment alongside a separate studio residence, connected via a shared foyer and lockable internal door.&nbsp;

The model is proving particularly attractive to owner occupiers navigating changing family dynamics and the realities of the current housing crisis.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/npa">NPA</a>&nbsp;CEO Andrew Erwin said dual key living was resonating strongly with modern buyers because it delivered both financial flexibility and practical lifestyle benefits.&nbsp;

“The housing crisis and rising cost of living are fundamentally changing how Australians think about home ownership,” Erwin said.&nbsp;

“Dual key apartments provide a genuine solution for families who want to stay connected while maintaining independence. Parents can help adult children save for a future home, ageing parents can remain nearby without moving into aged care, and owners still retain privacy and flexibility.

“Importantly, buyers are also recognising the financial advantages. It creates the opportunity to generate additional income from part of the home without the holding costs associated with owning a separate investment property.”&nbsp;

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Unlike traditional dual occupancy arrangements, the residences operate under a single title, meaning owners only incur one set of body corporate fees, council rates and holding costs.&nbsp;

The secondary residence can also evolve over time - functioning as guest accommodation, a home office, creative studio or private retreat before later becoming an income-producing asset.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/red-co">Red &amp; Co</a>&nbsp;Director and Co-Founder David Laverty said the strong early sales reflected growing buyer urgency and changing priorities within the market.&nbsp;

“Securing more than half of COMO’s residences within such a short timeframe is an outstanding result and a clear endorsement of both the design and location,” Laverty said.&nbsp;

“Buyers are responding to the combination of location, connectivity and amenity, but ultimately it’s value relative to other East Coast markets that is driving enquiry.”&nbsp;

“We’re also seeing strong interest from owner occupiers looking for homes that can adapt with them over time. Flexibility has become one of the most important considerations for buyers in today’s market.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, COMO features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences with 2.7-metre ceilings and larger-format floorplans aimed at owner occupiers, downsizers and lifestyle-focused buyers.&nbsp;

The development will feature an extensive rooftop recreation and wellness offering including a 25-metre lap pool, sundeck, barbecue and dining areas, gym, sauna, plunge baths, landscaped gardens, wellness spaces and rooftop pickleball and paddleball courts.

The remaining dual key apartments range from 137 sqm to 167 sqm and include generous three-bedroom layouts with separate self-contained studio accommodation and dual parking.&nbsp;

Erwin said the dual key concept represented a broader shift in how Australians would live in the future.

“People want homes that can evolve with their lives,” he said.&nbsp;

“A dual key apartment can suit a family today, support an ageing parent tomorrow, and potentially generate income later on. That adaptability is becoming incredibly valuable in the current environment.”

Prices currently range from $2,115,750 to $2,583,000.&nbsp;

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Inter-generational living drives demand for COMO’s dual key apartments as housing pressures reshape buyer priorities 

Builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ceerose">Ceerose</a> has doubled down on its Leichhardt ambitions, lodging its second State Significant Development Application (SSDA) in the suburb in the last six months.

Their newest proposal seeks to transform a former industrial precinct into a new residential community centred around the adaptive reuse of one of the site's heritage warehouse buildings.

The new project, on a 6,930 sqm block at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/40-76-william-street-leichhardt-nsw-2040">40–76 William Street</a>, will bring more than 200 apartments to a suburb that has seen little to no new supply in recent years. It follows Ceerose's late 2025 SSDA for a mixed-use apartment project on nearby Parramatta Road, signalling the developer's growing investment in Sydney's Inner West.

Ceerose Founder Edward Doueihi told Apartments.com.au the developer’s long-standing presence in Leichhardt and the Inner West had given it a strong understanding of how the area has evolved and where its future opportunities lie.

“Ceerose has had a long-standing presence in Leichhardt and the Inner West, giving us a unique understanding of the area’s evolution and future potential,” Doueihi said.

“Having delivered projects throughout the region, we have witnessed the suburb’s transformation first-hand and understand the opportunities for its continued growth.”

Doueihi said that understanding also informed the planning process, with a comprehensive Stakeholder Engagement Outcomes Report prepared before the application was lodged.

The report identified the key issues and concerns raised by neighbouring residents and other stakeholders, allowing those matters to be considered and incorporated into the design where appropriate.

He said the delivery of additional housing would also play an important role in supporting the revitalisation of Norton Street and the Italian Forum.

“By increasing the local residential population, the development is expected to strengthen demand for local businesses, encourage further investment, and help restore the vibrancy that made the precinct a thriving destination in the early 2000s.”

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, the redevelopment would involve the demolition of four existing industrial buildings while retaining and adaptively reusing the site's most significant warehouse. The retained structure would anchor a new residential precinct comprising five interconnected buildings arranged around a large central landscaped courtyard, with heights stepping from five storeys along the surrounding residential streets to 11 storeys at the William Street corner.

According to the Architecture Design Report by Woods Bagot, the proposal "seeks to create a residential village centred around a generous green heart while celebrating the site's industrial heritage through the adaptive reuse of the existing warehouse building."

The development would comprise 203 apartments, with 188 proposed as build-to-sell residences, alongside 15 affordable housing apartments.

Rather than treating the retained warehouse as a standalone heritage object, Woods Bagot has sought to weave the site's industrial history throughout the masterplan. The proposal retains the north and west facades of the landmark corner warehouse, while new buildings reinterpret the site's brick-and-steel industrial language through their material palette and architectural expression.

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The design is organised around what Woods Bagot describes as a "green heart", a landscaped communal open space that reinstates the leafy character removed when the site became an industrial storage facility. A new pedestrian laneway running through the site would improve permeability between William, North and Francis streets, linking residents through landscaped public spaces while activating the ground plane.

Residents would have access to communal gardens and shared recreation areas distributed throughout the development. Sustainability has also been prioritised, with the project targeting an average 7.9-star NatHERS rating. Proposed initiatives include rooftop solar generation, rainwater harvesting, passive solar design, naturally ventilated lobbies, extensive cross-ventilation and the reuse of existing building fabric to reduce embodied carbon.

The adaptive reuse strategy became a defining feature of the application after heritage investigations found only one of the site's industrial buildings could feasibly be retained. The Heritage Impact Statement concludes that preserving the key warehouse façades while referencing the site's industrial character throughout the new development provides an appropriate balance between renewal and conservation.

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"Retention and adaptation of the site buildings has been explored but found not to be feasible except for the tallest building, whose street facades will be retained," the heritage report states.

"The proposed building will interpret the brick and steel character of the subject site, including reuse of some components and construction of a large 'sawtooth' structure in the proposed open space."

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The William Street site is located around 300 metres from Leichhardt North Light Rail station and a short walk to Norton Street's retail, dining and hospitality precinct. The surrounding area has increasingly become a focus for urban renewal given its proximity to public transport and the Parramatta Road corridor.

Doueihi founded Ceerose in 1998 and has grown the business to become one of Sydney's more active apartment developers in recent years, with completed projects including The Alex Collective in Alexandria, Abbie's Lane in Annandale, and the award-winning Munro House in Elizabeth Bay. They are currently delivering Belgravia, 17 luxury apartments in Potts Point.

First look: Ceerose doubles down in Leichhardt with adaptive reuse of former warehouse site

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Newcastle East takes the top spot as Newcastle's 2016/2017 hotspot for investing in houses with an expected increase of five percent over the next 12 months.
The current median price at Newcastle East is $996,250, according to APM, in their forecast developed by APM senior economist, Dr Andrew Wilson.
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An example would be a two bedroom house at <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/4-beach-street-newcastle-east-nsw-2300-2012954057" target="_blank">4 Beach Street</a> that was recently sold for $1,309,000, which is $312,750 more than the median price.
The Smart Investor magazine, published by Fairfax Media, ranked Clarence Town as second best hotspot along with Soldiers Point.
Suburb                  Postcode           Median price           12 month forecast
Newcastle East       2300                  $996,250                             5%
Clarence Town       2321                   $490,000                             4%
Soldiers Point         2317                  $695,000                            4%
Carey Bay              2283                  $435,000                            3%
Wickham               2293                  $525,000                            3%
Islington                2296                  $510,000                            3%
Tighes Hill              2297                  $560,000                            3%
Kilaben Bay            2283                  $600,000                            3%
Cooks Hill               2300                  $775,000                           3%
The Hill                   2300                 $930,000                            3%
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Newcastle East tops list of 2017 Newcastle property hotspots

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Grange takes the equal top spot as Brisbane's 2016/2017 hotspot for investing in houses with an expected increase of five percent over the next 12 months.
The median price at Grange is currently $820,000, according to APM, in their forecast developed by APM senior economist, Dr Andrew Wilson.
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An example would be a five bedroom house currently being sold for over $899,000 at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-grange-123366554" target="_blank">97 Lanham Ave</a>, (above) which is $79,000 above the median price.
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Similarly a five bedroom house was sold for $870,000 at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-grange-119240459" target="_blank">45 Sellheim Street</a>, (above) which is $50,000 above the median price.
The Smart Investor magazine, published by Fairfax Media, ranked Manly as equal best hotspot.
Suburb              Postcode            Median price            12 month forecast
Grange              4051                  $820,000                   5%
Manly               4179                   $780,000                   5%
Marburg           4346                    $400,000                   4%
Macgregor        4109                    $760,000                   4%
Bulimba           4171                     $1,100,000                3%
Hawthorne       4171                     $1,050,000                3%
South Brisbane 4101                     $950,000                   3%
New Farm        4005                     $1,295,000                3%
West End         4101                     $990,500                   3%
Tennyson         4105                     $725,999                   3%
 
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Grange tops list of 2017 Brisbane property hotspots

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Klemzig ranks as amongst Adelaide's 2-16/2017 top investor hotspots for units with an expected increase of 4 percent over the next 12 months.
It offers cheaper units compared to its joint ranked investor hotspots Broadview, Marden and Parkside, who all also expect a 4 percent price increase.
The median price at Klemzig is currently at $272,000, according to APM, in their forecast developed by APM senior economist, Dr Andrew Wilson.
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An example would be a two bedroom unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-sa-klemzig-123261094" target="_blank">42/5-9 Alexander</a> (above) currently on sale for between $269 000 -$279 000.
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Similarly a two bedroom unit was sold for $296,000 at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-sa-klemzig-118906211" target="_blank">2/1 Price Avenue</a>, (above) which is $24,000 above the median price.
The Smart Investor magazine, published by Fairfax Media, ranked Broadview, Marden and Parkside as Adelaide's top investor suburbs for units.
Suburb                      Postcode          Median price           12 month forecast
Klemzig                     5087                $272,000                4%
Broadview                 5083                 $330,000               4%
Marden                     5070                 $339,000               4%
Parkside                    5063                 $460,000              4%
Pooraka                    5095                  $287,500               3%
Glenside                   5065                   $320,000              3%
Eastwood                  5063                  $570,000              3%
Cumberland Park       5041                   $337,500             3%
Clarence Park            5034                  $329,000              3%
Wayville                    5034                   $385,000             3%
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Kelmzig units share suburb superiority atop 2017 Adelaide property hotspots

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Alawa takes the equal top spot as Darwin's 2016/2017 hotspot for investing in houses with an expected increase of three percent over the next 12 months.
The current median price at Alawa is $570,000, according to APM, in their forecast developed by APM senior economist, Dr Andrew Wilson.
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An example would be a three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nt-alawa-120589101" target="_blank">105 Alawa Cresecent</a> (above) that is currently on sale for over $610,000, which is $40,000 more than the median price.
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Similarly a three bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nt-alawa-121760994" target="_blank">47 Britomart Gardens</a> (above) was recently sold for $595,000, which is $25,000 above the median price.
The Smart Investor magazine, published by Fairfax Media, ranked Fannie bay as equal best hotspot.
Suburb            Postcode       Median price       12 month forecast
Alawa             810               $570,000                         3%
Fannie Bay     820                $900,000                         3%
Moil               810                $564,500                        2%
Malak            812                 $545,000                        2%
Tiwi              810                 $556,000                        2%
Wanguri        810                 $591,250                        2%
Leanyer        812                  $593,250                        2%
Rapid Creek   810                 $706,500                        2%
Stuart Park    820                  $686,000                        2%
Millner          810                  $590,000                        2%
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Alawa tops list of 2017 Darwin property hotspots for investing in houses

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Corlette takes the equal top spot as Newcastle's 2016/2017 hotspot for investing in units with an expected increase of four percent over the next 12 months.
The median price at Corlette currently sits at $489,500, according to APM, in their forecast developed by APM senior economist, Dr Andrew Wilson.
<img src="/images/2016/09/22/812%20Yawl%20Close.jpg" alt="">
An example would be a three bedroom unit at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-corlette-105903617" target="_blank">8/12 Yawl Close</a> (above) that was recently sold for $535,000, which is $45,500 more than the median price.
The Smart Investor magazine, published by Fairfax Media, ranked The Hill, Toronto and Cooks Hills as other likely best hotspots.
Suburb                  Postcode       Median price         12 month forecast
Corlette                 2315             $489,500                       4%
The Hill                 2300             $440,000                        4%
Toronto                 2283             $525,000                        4%
Newcastle East      2300              $1,080,000                     4%
Salamander Bay     2317             $402,500                        4%
Cooks Hill              2300             $550,000                        4%
Waratah               2298              $303,000                        4%
Wallsend               2287             $367,000                         3%
Newcastle West     2302              $467,000                        3%
Adamstown           2289              $376,250                        3%
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Corlette tops list of 2017 Newcastle property hotspots

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Elanora takes the equal top spot as Gold Coast's 2016/2017 hotspot for investing in units with an expected increase of five percent over the next 12 months.
The median price at Elanora is currently $375,000, according to APM, in their forecast developed by APM senior economist, Dr Andrew Wilson.
<img src="/images/2016/09/22/210%20Daisy%20Street.jpg" alt="">
An example would be a two bedroom apartment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-qld-elanora-123015522" target="_blank">2/10 Daisy Street</a> (above) that was recently sold for $412,000, which is $37,000 above the median price.
The Smart Investor magazine, published by Fairfax Media, ranked Miami, Tugan and Runaway Bay as equal best hotspots.
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<div dir="ltr">Miami                       4220              $437,000                 5%</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Tugan                      4224               $400,000                 5%</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Runaway Bay           4216                $511,000                 5%</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Burleigh Waters       4220                $407,250                  4%</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Mermaid Waters       4218                $367,000                  4%</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Currumbin Waters    4223                $421,500                  4%</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Biggera Waters        4216                $445,000                   4%</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Broadbeach Waters   4218               $497,500                   4%</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Benowa                   4217                $430,000                  3%</div>
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Elanora tops list of 2017 Gold Coast property hotspots for unit investing

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Como takes the equal top spot as Perth's 2016/2017 hotspot for investing in houses with an expected increase of three percent over the next 12 months.
The current median price for Como currently sits at $732,500, according to APM, in their forecast developed by APM senior economist, Dr Andrew Wilson.
An example would be a 3 bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-como-123624142" target="_blank">51 Alston Avenue</a> (below) that is currently on sale for $819,000, which is $86,500 above the median price.
<img src="/images/2016/09/22/51%20Alston%20Avenue.jpg" alt="">
Similarly a 3 bedroom house has recently been sold at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-wa-como-122245562" target="_blank">24 Wooltana Street</a> (below) for $792,500, which is $60,000 above the median price.
<img src="/images/2016/09/22/24%20Wooltana%20Street.jpg" alt="">
The Smart Investor magazine, published by Fairfax Media, ranked East Cannington as equal best hotspot.
Suburb                   Postcode           Median price          12 month forecast
Como                     6152                $732,500                   3%
East Cannington      6107                $508,000                   3%
Lathlain                 6100                 $895,000                   2%
Rossmoyne            6148                 $1,170,000                 2%
Willetton                6155                 $734,500                   2%
Koondoola             6064                  $405,000                   2%
Yokine                   6060                  $615,000                   2%
Waterford             6152                   $1,095,000                 2%
Chidlow                6556                  $645,000                     1%
Coolbellup            6163                   $520,000                     1%
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Como ranks as 2017 top Perth hotspot for investors

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Mornington takes the equal top spot as Hobart's 2016/2017 hotspot for investing in houses with an expected increase of four percent over the next 12 months.
Mornington's current median price is $300,000, according to APM, in their forecast developed by APM senior economist, Dr Andrew Wilson.
<img src="/images/2016/09/22/31%20Binalong%20Road.jpg" alt="">
An example would be a four bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-tas-mornington-122582650" target="_blank">31 Binalong Road</a> (above) that is currently on sale for over $349,000, which is $49,000 above the median price.
<img src="/images/2016/09/22/496%20Cambridge%20Road.jpg" alt="">
Similarly a four bedroom house was recently sold at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-tas-mornington-121388966" target="_blank">496 Cambridge Road</a> (above) for $380,000, which is $80,000 more than the median price.
The Smart Investor magazine, published by Fairfax Media, ranked Blackmans Bay and North Hobart as equal best hotspot.
Suburb                   Postcode          Median price        12 month forecast
Mornington             7018                  $300,000                 4%
Blackmans Bay        7052                  $435,000                 4%
North Hobart           7000                 $475,000                  4%
Carlton                   7173                  $277,500                  3%
Primrose Sands       7173                   $210,000                 3%
West Hobart           7000                   $520,000                  3%
Kingston Beach       7050                   $480,000                 3%
Hobart                   7000                   $557,000                  3%
Bagdad                   7030                  $282,500                 3%
Taroona                  7053                   $522,500                 2%
 
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Mornington ranked the 2017 hotspot for Hobart houses

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Doncaster takes the top spot as Melbourne's 2016/2017 hotspot for investing in houses with an expected increase of seven percent over the next 12 months.
The median price at Doncaster is currently $1,250,000 according to APM, in their forecast developed by APM senior economist, Dr Andrew Wilson.
An example would be a four bedroom home currently on sale for $1,200,000 at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-doncaster-123164890" target="_blank">7 Grange Park Avenue,</a> (below) which is $50,000 below the median price.
<img src="/images/2016/09/22/7%20Grange%20Park%20Avenue.jpg" alt="">
Similarly a four bedroom at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-doncaster-123279062" target="_blank">9 Lauer Street</a> (below) sold for $1,416,000 earlier this month, some $150,000 above the median price for the suburb.
<img src="/images/2016/09/22/9%20Laurer%20Street.jpg" alt="">
The Smart Investor magazine, published by Fairfax Media, ranked Mount Waverley as second best hotspot.
Suburb                  Postcode           Median price            12 month forecast
Doncaster            3108                   $1,250,000                 7%
Mount Waverley     3149                   $1,225,000                 6%
Glen Waverly       3150                   $1,220,000                  5%
Hawthorn            3122                   $1,850,000                  5%
Ashwood             3147                   $1,164,444                  5%
Ashburton            3147                  $1,500,000                  5%
Parkville               3052                  $1,280,000                  4%
South Yarra          3141                  $1,470,000                  4%
Prahran                3181                 $1,306,500                   4%
South Melbourne   3205                 $1,230,000                   3%
 
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Doncaster houses top list of 2017 Melbourne property hotspots

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Ashwood takes the equal top spot as Melbourne's 2016/2017 hotspot for investing in units with an expected increase of six percent over the next 12 months.
The median price at Ashwood is currently $665,000, according to APM, in their forecast developed by APM senior economist, Dr Andrew Wilson.
<img src="/images/2016/09/22/26%20Murra%20Court.jpg" alt="">
An example would be a two bedroom unit sold for $700,000 at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-vic-ashwood-123195246" target="_blank">2/6 Murra Court, Ashwood</a>, (above) an increase of $35,000 above the median price.
<img src="/images/2016/09/22/17%20Murra%20Court.jpg" alt="">
Another similar two bedroom unit was sold for $690,000 at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unit-vic-ashwood-122494654" target="_blank">1/7 Murra Court, Ashwood</a>, (above) an increase of only $25,000 above the median price.
The Smart Investor magazine, published by Fairfax Media, ranked Box Hill South as second best hotspot.
Suburb                Postcode                   Median price                12 month forecast
Ashwood             3147                         $665,000                     6%
Box Hill South      3128                         $645,000                     6%
Beaumaris          3193                          $876,000                     5%
Malvern East      3145                          $515,000                      5%
Black Rock         3193                          $794,000                      5%
Balwyn North     3104                          $1,020,000                    4%
Glen Waverly     3150                          $702,500                       4%
Notting Hill        3168                          $363,000                       4%
Oakleigh           3166                           $550,000                       4%
Sunshine          3020                           $383,500                        3%
 
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