Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 30 Sep 2013
AFL grand final fails to subdue buyers
The AFL grand final over the weekend did not deter buyers in Melbourne, despite a significantly lower number of properties on auction.
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Hotspots • 30 Sep 2013
What your kitchen tap says about you
Designing a new kitchen can be daunting. After all, it is the hub and heart of the home. In a space where everything can be going on at once, both functionality and...
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Otto Dargan read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 30 Sep 2013
What causes big investors to lose it all?
Investors who have 'made it big' are considered to be high risk by the banks. Why is this, and what can you do about it?
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Hotspots • 27 Sep 2013
Rents in Dubbo, NSW soar
The regional New South Wales town of Dubbo has recorded substantial growth in both price and activity over the past three years, according to new research.
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Richard Symes read icon 2 min read
Hotspots • 27 Sep 2013
The best things in life are free
For many home buyers, Government grants are very appealing, at least on the surface. That said, we need to cough up quite a bit of our own hard-earned cash to access...
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Hotspots • 26 Sep 2013
Suncorp to recommence insurance in Roma
Suncorp will recommence writing home and contents insurance policies in Roma after a 16 month embargo.
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Hotspots • 26 Sep 2013
Building a house on a budget
One of the biggest stumbling blocks for people looking to build a home, especially first home builders, is setting a realistic budget and sticking to it.
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Hotspots • 25 Sep 2013
Cairns market awaits tourism development
The Aquis, a tourism based development just north of Cairns, has caused a stir in the local property market – despite not receiving final approval yet.
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Hotspots • 25 Sep 2013
Lending trends at odds with ‘property bubble’ talk
Speculation about a housing ‘bubble’ in Australia doesn’t align with overall consumer demand for housing finance, according to a leading mortgage industry source.
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Hotspots • 25 Sep 2013
10 tips for investors
There are some key steps investors need to take to ensure they get the best returns possible on their properties.
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