Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 02 Apr 2014
5 things lenders want to see on an application
There are a number of things that are a big tick for lenders when it comes to home loan applications. Many of them are simple changes you can make, but the result can be...
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Hotspots • 01 Apr 2014
New house sales climb, units fall
The sale of new houses increased in February even as the unit sector took a hit, the latest housing data shows.
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Hotspots • 01 Apr 2014
NRAS: friend or foe?
In this article I will cover what NRAS is; the disadvantages, which can generally be avoided, and the benefits with NRAS, and will summarise with the most important...
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Hotspots • 31 Mar 2014
NSW best state for sellers
New South Wales offers the most favourable conditions for vendors, according to a major listings portal.
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Hotspots • 31 Mar 2014
City workers flocking to Ballarat and Geelong
Ballarat and Geelong are seeing price growth as more CBD workers choose to live in these towns, according to buyer’s agent Cate Bakos.
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Hotspots • 31 Mar 2014
10 hidden plumbing problems that cost home buyers thousands
Some 30 per cent of new homeowners see their dream property turn into a nightmare because they didn’t notice plumbing problems before they made their purchase. These...
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Hotspots • 28 Mar 2014
1 in 10 resales result in a loss
In the final quarter of 2013, 9.7 per cent of resales nationally recorded a gross loss from the original purchase price, according to new research.
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Hotspots • 28 Mar 2014
Ensuring you get a favourable valuation
Charles Tarbey - Century 21
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Hotspots • 28 Mar 2014
Affordability to drop during 2014
Investors looking to buy in 2014 may find properties becoming less affordable as the run of rate cuts comes to an end, a new report has found.
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Hotspots • 27 Mar 2014
High investor activity a risky sign: RBA
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned rising levels of investor activity must be “monitored closely” in order to keep a lid on property price growth...
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