Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 24 Jun 2014
Darwin becoming 'buyer's market'
A surge of new stock in Darwin is putting vendors at a disadvantage, a local real estate agent has warned.
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Hotspots • 24 Jun 2014
Growth returns to sustainable levels: Residex
New data shows capital city markets slowed down over the past month, signalling a return to more moderate, long-term growth, according to a leading analyst.
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Hotspots • 23 Jun 2014
Sales for Brisbane apartments continue to heat up
Following a record breaking December quarter, the inner-Brisbane apartment market continued to perform well in the first quarter of 2014, indicating another positive...
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Hotspots • 23 Jun 2014
What's stopping your property from going up in value?
Damian Collins, What's stopping your property from going up in value?
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Hotspots • 23 Jun 2014
Population growth slows in WA, booms in NSW
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows population growth dropped off in Western Australia, even as New South Wales attracted a record number of...
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Hotspots • 23 Jun 2014
Prices predicted to fall by 2017
Growth in house prices across the capitals is forecasted to continue over the next two years, but rapid construction and expected rate hikes may lead to price declines...
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Hotspots • 23 Jun 2014
Foreign investors not inflating prices: RBA
An official report by the Reserve Bank of Australia has dismissed fears that first home buyers are being priced out of the market by rising numbers of overseas...
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Hotspots • 20 Jun 2014
Investor activity making regulators nervous
As investor lending reaches a record high, banking regulators may become concerned and consider taking action, RP Data has warned.
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Hotspots • 20 Jun 2014
Do you really need negative gearing?
Many investors are dependent upon the tax advantages gained from negative gearing to sustain their investment properties - but is it really worth it?
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Hotspots • 19 Jun 2014
How to avoid overpaying when there’s a buyer frenzy
Sellers are the big winners in the current property market, but buyers can still benefit if they have the right strategies and don't get caught up in the frenzy.
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