Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 26 Mar 2013
Housing affordability rises for eighth consecutive quarter
A recent surge in housing affordability is driven by earnings growth, interest rate cuts and weak price developments, according to the Housing Industry Association.
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Hotspots • 26 Mar 2013
Further changes identified for Western Sydney
Western Sydney is currently an investor favourite, with strong rental yields and expectations of future growth, however proposed developments are leaving a number of...
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Hotspots • 26 Mar 2013
SMSFs drive NRAS boom
The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has seen increased interest among buyers, however the largest pick up has been seen in the SMSF sector.
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Hotspots • 25 Mar 2013
Rental returns for apartments outstrip houses
Apartments are now the favoured asset choice for investors in Australia as they generally offer higher rental returns compared to traditional homes.
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Hotspots • 25 Mar 2013
Change ahead for NSW suburbs
The NSW government is looking to transform a large amount of land in eight different areas, with the first recently announced.
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Hotspots • 25 Mar 2013
Construction boom to transform Adelaide
The city of Adelaide is undergoing a significant facelift with construction volumes at an all-time high and major infrastructure projects ramping up.
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Hotspots • 22 Mar 2013
Realestate.com.au
The internet is the first stop for many people kicking off their research for an investment property. When you can research without breaking the bank – or even leaving...
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Hotspots • 22 Mar 2013
Two thirds of Australians unprepared for retirement
An increasing number of Australians are failing to contribute enough to their superannuation to comfortably retire, research by industry super fund Club Plus Super has...
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Hotspots • 22 Mar 2013
Significant changes on the horizon for Qld towns
The mining towns of Moranbah and Rockhampton are set to undergo massive changes as a part of the government’s plans to cut red tape in a raft of planning reforms...
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Hotspots • 21 Mar 2013
How to buy off-the-plan: the pros and cons
With new buyer incentives offered by the government, and a growing understanding of the benefits, many investors are considering buying off-the-plan for their portfolio....
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