Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 01 Aug 2013
Sydney home approvals highest in a decade
Home approvals and completions in Sydney are at the highest levels in nearly 10 years, according to housing figures in the NSW Metropolitan Development Program Monthly...
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Hotspots • 31 Jul 2013
$130 million development approved
A hotel and housing development worth $130 million will be constructed in Melbourne’s Docklands, after planning for the project was approved recently.
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Richard Symes read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 30 Jul 2013
The young and the restless
The typical Australian with a poor credit report is male, aged 33 and lives on the east coast, according to a recent survey that we conducted. If you have a poor credit...
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Mike Mortlock read icon 3 min read
Hotspots • 30 Jul 2013
Pros and Cons of high yielding display homes
A display home can be a very attractive option when it comes to property investment. They’re normally built to a high standard, impeccably maintained and have...
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Hotspots • 30 Jul 2013
Little doubt market is in upswing
While this year's winter months saw a “lull”, investors can still expect a positive market surge through the next couple of seasons, according to RE/MAX WA managing...
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Rory O'Rourke read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 29 Jul 2013
Capital growth ahead for Perth market
Over the coming year, property buyers in the Perth real estate market  should follow the truism in real estate 'that the money is in the land'.
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Hotspots • 27 Jul 2013
Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics
In an age where we can get more and more information about property prices and statistics buyers are falsely believing this is the same as knowledge about the property...
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Hotspots • 26 Jul 2013
Investors ask: Tenant demand in Brisbane
Q: I’m looking to buy in Brisbane and I want to know what’s in demand among tenants there, soI can get the best return. Which suburbs attract renters and what kinds...
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Hotspots • 26 Jul 2013
Residential construction falls by 10 per cent
New residential construction has plummeted in every state except Western Australia, according PRDnationwide’s recent Quarterly Economic and Property Report.
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Hotspots • 25 Jul 2013
Demand grows for serviced apartments
Furnished and serviced apartments for short-term lease are in high demand and short supply, a report has shown.
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