Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 29 Nov 2013
What to look for when comparing lenders
A home loan is not a short term commitment, so to avoid years of stress and possible financial hardship, take the time in the beginning to find the right lender for...
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Hotspots • 29 Nov 2013
Young people buying investments before homes
Young people are increasingly buying their first property as an investment rather than a home, the CEO of a non-bank lender has said.
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Hotspots • 29 Nov 2013
Houses outperforming units
Detached houses have now overtaken units as the best performers across the capital city property markets, according to new data.
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Hotspots • 28 Nov 2013
Australia’s strongest property market for 2013 revealed
Western Australia provided the strongest returns for direct property investors over the year to September 2013, according to a new report.
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Hotspots • 28 Nov 2013
Qld property market in growth phase
Queensland’s residential property market is improving, with new data showing sales are growing in many areas.
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Hotspots • 27 Nov 2013
WA leads nation in home building activity
Western Australia has the strongest residential building industry in the country, according to a new report by the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
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Hotspots • 27 Nov 2013
Investors secure car spaces near Sydney Airport
A new car park facility in Mascot, right beside Sydney Airport, has attracted investor interest with over 300 car spaces being snapped up over the weekend.
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Hotspots • 27 Nov 2013
Lodging a development application
In order to undertake a subdivision project, you must first lodge a development application, which can take longer than some investors anticipate.
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Hotspots • 26 Nov 2013
Threat of oversupply in ACT
The recent sale of four greenfield residential development sites may aggravate the oversupply of property in Canberra, a leading property adviser has warned.
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Hotspots • 26 Nov 2013
Understanding ‘Asian Century’ key to investment success in 2014
Making money through property in Australia in 2014 will largely rely on understanding Asia’s changing demographics and economy, according to a leading buyer’s...
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