Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 05 Aug 2013
Finding our feet (in a flat market)
Over the course of the weekend I watched my 10 month old son, Patrick, go from taking a few tentative steps behind his baby walker to practically running down the hall...
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Hotspots • 05 Aug 2013
Strong auction results to continue
Record auction results in July have carried over to the first weekend of August and are likely to continue, according to Australian Property Monitors (APM).
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Hotspots • 02 Aug 2013
The Revolution of the Evolution
While many investors head to property managers to look after their investments, a growing number of property owners are deciding to take this on themselves.
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Victor Kumar read icon 1 min read
Hotspots • 02 Aug 2013
Investors Ask: Regional or city?
Should I invest in a house in a regional area, or spend the same amount of money on a unit closer to the city?
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Hotspots • 02 Aug 2013
Consumer sentiment at record high
Homeowner sentiment is at its highest level since records began in 2007, according to research by Genworth.
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Hotspots • 02 Aug 2013
Election to slow down property market
Since the 70s, almost two thirds of elections have stalled the property market, but experts are divided over the upcoming ballot.
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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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