Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 26 Nov 2012
New infrastructure a significant boost
A $9.5 million project has recently been given the ‘green light’ for the final stages, according to new statements.
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Hotspots • 26 Nov 2012
Solid results in Sydney and Melbourne
Solid auction clearance results were reported in Sydney and Melbourne last week, new data shows.
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Hotspots • 26 Nov 2012
Suburb's growth takes off
One area, tipped in Smart Property Investment's Fast 50, has seen double digit growth, with new developments set to turn it from a “mining camp” into a “major...
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Hotspots • 23 Nov 2012
New investors are savvy with choice of experts
First time buyers are now more likely to turn to a mortgage broker for loan advice than to their parents, but not if they have to pay, according to recent research.
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Hotspots • 23 Nov 2012
Investors to suffer under auction changes
Investors and other property buyers are the ones that will suffer under proposed changes to auctioneer qualifications under National Licensing, according to a leading...
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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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