Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Paul Bennion read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 13 Apr 2015
Solid trend helps appreciate depreciation
One of the most significant trends in the Australian property market has been the movement away from traditional family homes to higher-density living. How does this...
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Hotspots • 13 Apr 2015
Housing outlook ‘messy’
The residential property market has a turbulent outlook for the next five to 10 years, according to a prominent economist and market commentator. 
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Hotspots • 10 Apr 2015
Regional city primed for growth
A New South Wales city is offering superior returns to the state capitals, but remains a “distinct buyer’s 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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