Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 02 Dec 2013
NSW and Vic withstand super auction weekend
A high volume of listings across Sydney and Melbourne presented a challenge to the market, but both capital cities produced strong results.
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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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