Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 28 Oct 2013
Brisbane clearance rate jumps 20pc
Auction clearance rates in Brisbane rose dramatically at the weekend, while Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne put in good performances.
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Hotspots • 25 Oct 2013
Investors ask: Springfield, Queensland
"I’ve found the suburb I want to buy in, but it has a high crime rate and I’m concerned about the risks associated with that. What precautions do I need to take to...
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Hotspots • 25 Oct 2013
Housing market sentiment drops
Confidence in the Australian housing market has dropped, according to the latest RP Data research.
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Hotspots • 25 Oct 2013
Sydney, Melbourne outperform other capitals
Sydney and Melbourne have come out on top as the best performing capitals during the September quarter, according to a new report.
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Hotspots • 24 Oct 2013
Inner Perth investors shut out on development sites
About 18 months ago, something happened that changed the dynamics of buying an investment property in Perth.
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Hotspots • 23 Oct 2013
The dos and don'ts of buying off-the-plan
For buyers looking for property, buying off-the-plan is a great move for some security in your investment.
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Hotspots • 23 Oct 2013
SMSFs and NRAS: A dangerous combination?
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a warning to investors about advertisements that promote using your self-managed super fund (SMSF)...
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Hotspots • 23 Oct 2013
Properties discounted by up to 52pc
Queensland dominates the list of the most discounted properties nationwide, taking out six of the top 10 spots, according to new research from SQM.
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Hotspots • 23 Oct 2013
Land release sells out in south west Sydney
Defence Housing Australia’s (DHA's) last release of the Heartwood residential development in south west Sydney sold out within four hours at the weekend.
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Hotspots • 22 Oct 2013
How subdividing can double your money: Part 2
This blog continues our look at profiting from subdivisions by showing you how to get your application approved.
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