Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 01 May 2014
Shortage of homes in key capital cities highlighted by new research
Australia’s strong population growth rate over recent years has led to an underlying shortage of housing despite a recent boost in new home construction.
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Hotspots • 30 Apr 2014
SPI-sponsored team conquers 4WD challenge
Two women took on a gruelling six-day four-wheel drive adventure to raise money for a children’s charity.
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Hotspots • 30 Apr 2014
Values swell in Brisbane's bayside
Suburbs bordering on Brisbane's Moreton Bay are riding a wave of growth, according to data from a national real estate agency.
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Hotspots • 30 Apr 2014
Bendigo targeted for growth
The Victorian town of Bendigo is being promoted as a growth hub under a new government strategy to increase investment in the region.
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Hotspots • 30 Apr 2014
Hot suburbs for apartment buyers
Astute property buyers can now achieve double digit capital growth in Perth through targeting high growth suburbs
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Hotspots • 29 Apr 2014
Government urged to save NRAS
While the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has come under fire recently by the federal government, a property industry body has defended the program.
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Hotspots • 29 Apr 2014
Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs attract most online interest
People searching the web to buy or rent in Melbourne are most interested in affluent suburbs despite the high price point, according to a survey by a listings website.
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Hotspots • 28 Apr 2014
New Brisbane hotspots revealed
A number of up-and-coming property hotspots have been identified in Brisbane as the city prepares to profit from $47 billion in planned infrastructure projects.
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Hotspots • 28 Apr 2014
Melbourne market shows 'encouraging' trends
The Melbourne housing market is seeing capital growth stabilise as confidence returns to the property sector, a Victorian valuation firm has said.
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Hotspots • 28 Apr 2014
Regional Queensland set to take off
Mining families are taking serious notice of regional Queensland in regards to property following a series of recent reports that show its cities being the most...
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