Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 22 Nov 2013
Regional NSW values rising by as much as 20pc
Regional properties in New South Wales are starting to ‘box well above their weight class’ with values climbing and investor activity spiking, according to a major...
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Hotspots • 21 Nov 2013
Real estate reforms tabled in QLD
The Queensland real estate industry would undergo major reform under two bills tabled in state parliament on Wednesday.
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Hotspots • 21 Nov 2013
Liverpool: The city of cities
  Fifteen years ago, buying in an area like Parramatta or Surry Hills was seen as an unwise investment; they were areas that have seen crime, poverty and...
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Hotspots • 20 Nov 2013
What is the cooling off period?
The ‘cooling off period’ is a window of opportunity for a property buyer to walk away from a previously signed contract. Legislation requires residential sales...
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Hotspots • 20 Nov 2013
Wodonga growth corridor planned
The City of Wodonga is set to experience “one of the largest regional growth fronts in Australia”, according to the Victorian government.
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Hotspots • 19 Nov 2013
Housing affordability threatens 'Aussie dream'
Rising property prices may change the social dynamic in Australia by pushing young people out of the market, a leading economist has warned.
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Hotspots • 19 Nov 2013
What types of properties are considered risky by lenders?
There are certain factors that could affect your home loan application and it’s not just your credit history.  Did you know that there are certain types of properties...
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Hotspots • 19 Nov 2013
Median house price rises in south west sydney
The Kingsgrove region in Sydney’s south west has experienced a surge in enquiries and sales transactions, prompting a significant rise in the median house price.
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Hotspots • 18 Nov 2013
Auction market maintains runaway results
Sydney’s weekend auction market did not slow down over the weekend, with buyer and seller numbers at record levels.
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Hotspots • 18 Nov 2013
Geelong on the rebound
Geelong house prices are at the highest levels since mid-2011, according to a report from PRDnationwide.
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