Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 07 Mar 2014
New credit reporting regime should benefit investors
The new credit reporting system, which commences on 12 March, will reward good money managers with lower finance costs, according to a mortgage advisory company.
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Hotspots • 06 Mar 2014
Affordability concerns threaten Sydney's living standards
Sydney is becoming a less "liveable" city due to housing affordability pressures and high traffic congestion, a Property Council survey has revealed.
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Hotspots • 06 Mar 2014
Australian property ‘not even close to booming’
Reports that Australia is in the midst of a property boom which is set to crash are inaccurate and misleading, according to the CEO of a leading real estate group.
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Hotspots • 06 Mar 2014
What are NRAS properties?
During your investment research, you may have heard about debate 'NRAS' properties and whether or not they make good investments, but many people still don't understand...
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Hotspots • 05 Mar 2014
Buyers to regain power in property market
Property investors looking to buy in 2014 will have more power to negotiate as price growth stabilises and the ‘hype’ around selling slows down, according to a...
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Hotspots • 05 Mar 2014
When something looks too good to be true
With competition always fierce in the mortgage market, lenders are turning their attention to offering sweeteners to attract your business. It is worth considering what...
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Hotspots • 04 Mar 2014
Capital city growth slows in Feb
All capital cities saw growth stagnate in February with the exception of Sydney, Darwin and Hobart, according to RP Data Rismark.
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Hotspots • 04 Mar 2014
Melbourne to go from bad to worse: economist
The fast-tracked approval of five residential highrise towers in Melbourne will damage the rental market even further, according to a leading economist.
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Hotspots • 04 Mar 2014
Price guides to be banned at Qld auctions
Real estate agents in Queensland will be prohibited from providing price guides for properties being auctioned under legislation proposed by the state government.
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Hotspots • 04 Mar 2014
Australia's economy
If you want to succeed in property, you need to understand what forces are at play in the wider economy - and that means more than just knowing the current cash rate.
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