Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 14 Nov 2013
Unit owners could be stung by NBN costs
Unit owners may have to fork out tens of thousands of dollars under changes to the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout, a major body corporate company has warned.
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Hotspots • 14 Nov 2013
Housing construction set to rise
The residential construction sector recovery is well underway and should continue into the coming year, according to predictions from the Housing Industry Association...
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Hotspots • 13 Nov 2013
Top regional investment picks for 2014
Two regional areas in Queensland have been highlighted as strong investment prospects for 2014 for offering buyers strong fundamentals without the additional risks that...
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Hotspots • 13 Nov 2013
Sydney buyers losing power in marketplace
Homebuyers and investors in Sydney are becoming disempowered and have less room to negotiate as the market heats up, according to a leading property analyst.
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Hotspots • 12 Nov 2013
New home lending inches upwards
Lending for new homes increased marginally during September, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Hotspots • 12 Nov 2013
Melbourne and Sydney auctions surge ahead
Sydney and Melbourne auction results are skyrocketing, though Brisbane and Adelaide have taken a knock.
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Hotspots • 11 Nov 2013
Chinese investors a growing market
Chinese investors have been flocking to Australia since the Chinese government introduced controls on the domestic property market, an industry expert has claimed.
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Hotspots • 11 Nov 2013
TAS doubles home builder grant
The Tasmanian government has announced it will double the First Home Builder Boost to dramatically stimulate first home buyer and construction activity.
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Hotspots • 08 Nov 2013
WA housing industry getting stronger
Housing construction in Western Australia has rebounded strongly in the past 12 months, with increased activity predicted to continue over the next year, according to a...
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Hotspots • 08 Nov 2013
Investors ask: holiday rentals
"I'm considering adding a holiday rental to my portfolio, although I'm worried about having a steady enough rental income. Do you have any tips for managing a holiday...
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