Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 10 Apr 2015
Investors ‘alarmingly misinformed’
Most borrowers are ignorant about how their financial decisions affect their credit score, which could impact on their ability to get a good deal.
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Hotspots • 09 Apr 2015
Capital city growth trends revealed
Perth is the fastest-growing capital city in Australia, but Canberra has the fastest-growing suburbs.
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Hotspots • 09 Apr 2015
RBA plays down investor lending concerns
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens has played down concerns regarding investor finance growth after the central bank left the cash rate steady for another...
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Hotspots • 08 Apr 2015
House price bubble could burst for some investors
Investors who pursue negative gearing without adequately understanding its implications could be setting themselves up to fail.
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Hotspots • 08 Apr 2015
Investors paying 15pc more than necessary for property
With property prices continuing to climb, particularly in Sydney, one real estate group has warned that investors are at more risk than ever of overpaying.
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Hotspots • 08 Apr 2015
Property listing numbers drop 18.5pc
Listings have fallen across Australia in the past month and for most capital cities during the past year.
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Hotspots • 07 Apr 2015
Housing approvals at near-record levels
The ongoing surge in new homebuilding provides further evidence that the housing boom may be drawing to a close.
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Hotspots • 07 Apr 2015
Hot Sydney market won’t stop rate cuts
Record mortgage volumes and the strong demand for Sydney property will not prevent the Reserve Bank from cutting the cash rate, according to a leading economist.
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Hotspots • 01 Apr 2015
Sydney boom disguises looming problem
The strong growth in Sydney prices has overshadowed the fact that an oversupply is developing, one expert warns.
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Hotspots • 01 Apr 2015
How to overcome the fear of investing
Too many would-be investors don't end up pursuing their property goals. Here's how to make sure you stay on track. 
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