From gloom to boom in 2021
When Money magazine first started its annual list of top 50 property hotspots, no one could have anticipated that a pandemic in 2020 would give the term “hotspot” a double meaning – and not a good one. But our cover story (page 34) is definitely focused on the suburbs and regions that are most likely to enjoy great returns (not places in temporary lockdowns) and you’ll find opportunities galore spread across all the states. In fact, it’s heartening to see property expert Terry Ryder, from Hotspot-ting, predict a property boom in 2021. He says that not since 2001-04 have we seen big price rises across all markets. Check our table of the top 50 suburbs on page 39 to see if you’re sitting on a goldmine (relatively speaking) or where to look…