Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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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Hotspots • 07 Nov 2013
Gold Coast picking up speed
The Gold Coast property market is beginning to recover, with property values and median rents rising steadily according to RP Data.
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Hotspots • 06 Nov 2013
Record sale price confirms Sydney suburb as hotspot
Mount Druitt, a suburb in Sydney’s west, has now affirmed its position as a property hotspot according to Laing+Simmons, after the suburb recorded its first auction...
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Hotspots • 06 Nov 2013
Modest rise in property listings
The latest figures from SQM Research reveal a slight rise in the level of residential property listings during October.
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Hotspots • 05 Nov 2013
Tougher hurdles ahead for younger home buyers
Changes to the Privacy Act take effect in March 2014 and some people who would be approved for finance today, may struggle under the new legislation.
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