Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 11 Apr 2013
The positive gearing vs negative gearing debate
In my last blog post we looked at what these terms meant and how whether or not a property is negative or positive really depends on the investor’s personal...
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Hotspots • 11 Apr 2013
Approve Me
The official State Custodians mobile app for new borrowers allows potential home owners to know within minutes if they might be able to afford a property.
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Hotspots • 11 Apr 2013
Townsville to receive boost to housing and land
Construction has begun on a new residential project in Townsville, which will deliver much needed housing and infrastructure to the region.
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Hotspots • 11 Apr 2013
Double check your SMSF advice
While the number of those looking to invest in property through their SMSF is growing, it has recently come to light that residential property investors must be extra...
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Hotspots • 10 Apr 2013
Visions of Sydney
The aim of this blog is to propose and debate alternative routes for Sydney tapping into the wisdom of crowds. What will Sydney look like 20 or more years down the...
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Hotspots • 10 Apr 2013
Darwin set for further growth
Strong yields and housing demand are currently underpinning a market set for further growth, according to Empower Wealth's Ben Kingsley.
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Hotspots • 10 Apr 2013
Pent-up demand for lower end of Perth's market
Perth's housing market has experienced a pent-up demand in the lower end of the market, which has created pressure on prices, according to RE/MAX WA managing director,...
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Hotspots • 10 Apr 2013
Housing construction worst in a decade in SA
South Australia's builders had previously built between 10,500 and 12,000 homes per year. For the next couple of years it is expected that building will not be much more...
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Hotspots • 09 Apr 2013
2013 off to a strong start, APM says
The 2013 property market has kicked off with increased buyer activity and seller confidence, according to the most recent housing market report by Australian Property...
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Hotspots • 09 Apr 2013
Clicking into SA’s growth picture
Investors are now able to access a graphic overview of major projects underway across Adelaide, thanks to a new public information campaign.
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