Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 23 Nov 2012
Be careful with SMSF or risk losing property
Investors with SMSFs need to be cautious when investing in property to ensure they avoid losing their assets, according to recent announcements from the ATO.
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Hotspots • 22 Nov 2012
How to spot a dud
There are many properties on the market at any one time, and the best investors are those that can quickly tell a good choice from a dud. So, how can you tell straight...
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Hotspots • 22 Nov 2012
Auction Clearance Rates 17/18 Nov 2012
Auction clearance rates received a welcome boost over last weekend, with each capital city recording healthy results compared to last week.
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Hotspots • 22 Nov 2012
Sales jump in Sydney region
Property sales for the St George region jumped by a huge 50 per cent in the six months to September 30, 2012, according to recent data from real estate group Raine &...
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Hotspots • 22 Nov 2012
Adelaide initiative welcomed by Property Council
An initiative by Adelaide City Council has been welcomed by the Property Council of Australia as a step towards reinforcing the vibrancy and amenity of the city's CBD.
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Hotspots • 22 Nov 2012
Rent prices will continue to grow in NSW town
Strong population growth in Tamworth City, low vacancy rates and restricted supply of accommodation will ensure rent prices continue to grow over the next few years,...
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Hotspots • 21 Nov 2012
Calls for SMSFs to be reformed in 2013
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are in ‘urgent need’ of reform for 2013, with One Property, accounting and wealth advisory group honing in on a number of current...
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Hotspots • 21 Nov 2012
New ‘capital’ set for growth corridor
A new suburb with 50,000 jobs across a number of industries is being created to become the 'capital' of a major growth corridor.
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Hotspots • 20 Nov 2012
Queensland property market shows strength
The Queensland property market recorded its strongest number of house sales in nearly two years, according to the latest REIQ data.
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Hotspots • 20 Nov 2012
RVA and Property Council merge to create new leadership
Australia’s vital retirement living sector will take a greater leadership role in the national debate following the formalisation of a merger between the Retirement...
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