Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 10 Dec 2012
Mining projects to be approved quicker
Mining projects may come to fruition quicker than ever before, indicating the importance of investors getting in early, according to new proposed changes.
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Hotspots • 07 Dec 2012
More Gov't buyer's grants to come
One property analyst expects the state governments to launch further housing stimulus packages in a bid to attract more potential buyers onto the property ladder.
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Hotspots • 07 Dec 2012
Investors confident of property outlook
A recent survey has found that 68 per cent of people believe Australian property prices are either set to increase over 2013 or remain stable.
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Hotspots • 06 Dec 2012
Auction Clearance Rates 1st December 2012
Clearance rates at auction dipped very slightly on Saturday, compared to the weekend before, perhaps signaling a slow down towards Christmas.
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Hotspots • 06 Dec 2012
September quarter shows increase in housing affordability
The September 2012 quarter has been the latest in five consecutive quarters to record an improvement in housing affordability, according to the Real Estate Institute of...
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Hotspots • 06 Dec 2012
Outer suburbs seeing greater rent hikes than CBD
The outer suburbs of Sydney are seeing a higher increase in rent than inner city suburbs, according to PRDnationwide.
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Hotspots • 06 Dec 2012
Do you really know what you are signing when building?
Some builders are offering extended warranties to their clients with many builders offering from 25 to 50 year warranties. However it is important to understand what...
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Hotspots • 05 Dec 2012
Gold Coast suburbs tipped for growth
A revival of property prices is expected in some areas of the Gold Coast on the back of billions of dollars of development, according to latest research figures.
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Hotspots • 05 Dec 2012
How to raise rents without vacancies
If you’re anything like me, at some point, you’ve had difficulty deciding whether or not to raise the rent and how to do it.
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Hotspots • 04 Dec 2012
Strata 101: Understand your scheme
Units, apartments and townhouses can present a great opportunity for investors looking to expand their property portfolio and for new investors looking to dip their toes...
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