Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 18 Sep 2015
Lending changes creating distorted market
The APRA-instigated lending changes may be hurting those who can least afford it, as investors look to offset the hit to their back pocket.
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Hotspots • 17 Sep 2015
More foreign buyers in government’s sights
The federal government has confirmed it is investigating hundreds of foreign buyer cases, with the Treasurer announcing another round of forced sales as part of the...
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Hotspots • 17 Sep 2015
Property investment is 'pot luck'
A major stockbroking firm has raised concerns about the suitability of property investment for many self-managed super fund portfolios, describing it as a "hit and miss"...
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Hotspots • 16 Sep 2015
Reforms wide of the mark
Proposed underquoting reforms in NSW won't prevent "rogue agents" from taking advantage of sellers and may remove important negotiation mechanisms, according to two...
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Hotspots • 16 Sep 2015
Investors warned about property ‘hotspot’
Property buyers might think that south-east Qld will be the next region to boom, but forecasters have cautioned that growth may be far more moderate than anticipated.
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Hotspots • 15 Sep 2015
Spruiker faces double whammy
Already tied up in a case with the corporate regulator, notorious property spruiker Jamie McIntyre is again in the spotlight after ASIC stepped in to prevent him...
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Hotspots • 15 Sep 2015
Investors turning to commercial property
An anticipated upswing in commercial real estate demand following changes to residential property investment guidelines has prompted one lending institution to refocus...
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Hotspots • 14 Sep 2015
How to deal with real estate agents’ ‘little white lies’
Real estate agents often use their well-trained communication skills to up their negotiation game, even if it means having to spew out simple fibs that could potentially...
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Hotspots • 14 Sep 2015
Slow start to spring
For two weekends running the warm weather has failed to translate into renewed vigour in Australia's two biggest auction markets, according to the latest sales data.
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Hotspots • 14 Sep 2015
Aussie price growth put in perspective
Recent price gains in Australia’s two largest capitals may have triggered speculation regarding a potential bubble but, according to a new report, the real property...
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