Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 17 Jan 2014
Purchasing costs sky-high
Fees associated with purchasing property can amount to almost double the minimum deposit, a financial comparison website has found.
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Hotspots • 17 Jan 2014
Property industry confidence soars
Confidence in the property market among industry professionals has reached an all-time high, a business sentiment survey has reported.
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Hotspots • 16 Jan 2014
Buyers prefer large blocks over CBD proximity
Australian property buyers are willing to sacrifice living within reach of cities if it means owning a property with a backyard, according to new research.
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Hotspots • 16 Jan 2014
Why set up a self-managed super fund
The popularity of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF) has surged in recent years and now represents nearly one third of all super assets. Why?
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Hotspots • 16 Jan 2014
Sydney and Melbourne deliver lowest yields to investors
Houses and units in Australia’s two largest capital cities are offering landlords comparatively low returns as rental markets across the country rebalance.
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Hotspots • 15 Jan 2014
New development for Darwin's suburbs
A 1.45 hectare site in Darwin’s Fannie Bay has been rezoned for medium-density development, the Northern Territory government announced this week.
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Hotspots • 15 Jan 2014
Upwards, not outwards
Australia’s buildings, much like its property market, is on the rise and we are seeing more and more developers' building upwards rather than outwards.
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Hotspots • 15 Jan 2014
US property market rebounds
Property prices in the United States climbed in the year to November 2013 and Australian investors are increasingly taking advantage of opportunities in these markets,...
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Hotspots • 14 Jan 2014
Investor activity continues 2-year climb
Investor borrowing has increased steadily over the last two years, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
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Hotspots • 13 Jan 2014
Council plan boosts Holroyd prices
A new strategic plan from the Holroyd City Council has seen a rise in local house prices, according to the mayor.
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