Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
Perth prices take a hit read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 04 Jun 2014
Perth prices take a hit
The Perth market softened over the month of May, with the median house price dipping despite an improvement in sales activity.
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Have house prices finally peaked? read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 03 Jun 2014
Have house prices finally peaked?
Property prices have fallen and the market has almost reached a historical cut-off point, suggesting the market might have peaked. 
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Hotspots • 03 Jun 2014
Investors warned about spruiker dangers
Property buyers in New South Wales have been cautioned about the risks of attending free property seminars hosted by property promoters.
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Picking the right property investors' greatest challenge read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 02 Jun 2014
Picking the right property investors' greatest challenge
A majority of first-time investors see choosing the right property as the most difficult part of investing, ahead of saving a deposit or devising a strategy.
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Foreign buyers no competition for locals read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 02 Jun 2014
Foreign buyers no competition for locals
Fears that offshore investors are pushing locals out of the property market are unfounded, a property research firm has argued in its submission to the parliamentary...
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Hotspots • 02 Jun 2014
Have first home buyers been hurt by the latest budget?
If you're considering purchasing property with a partner, you need to consider what could go wrong, and be prepared for the worst.
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Hotspots • 30 May 2014
Inner-city predicted to outperform regions: RBA
Demand for inner-city housing is likely to surge in the future, while regional areas and outer suburbs will attract ever fewer buyers, according to a leading economist...
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Hotspots • 30 May 2014
Housing at most affordable since 2002
Housing is now at its most affordable level in 12 years, thanks to growth in disposable incomes, according to new research.
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Hotspots • 30 May 2014
Strongest performing suburbs revealed
Australia’s best performing suburbs over the last quarter have been highlighted by a new report from Residex.
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Hotspots • 30 May 2014
Investors ask: Granny flats
Q. I am interested in putting a granny flat on my ‘rural’ zoned property in Serpentine, Western Australia. Are there are any differences in regulations for this...
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