Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 08 Oct 2012
Coastal area's future set to change
One area’s future may be just about to turn, according to a Regional Council’s consultation over a draft plan.
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Hotspots • 05 Oct 2012
1,000 jobs through $84 million project
Over a thousand jobs will be created directly, and indirectly, through a new project in one area, according to Regional Australia minister, Simon Crean.
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Hotspots • 05 Oct 2012
New community for the Hunter Valley
A major new community, where more than 1,800 homes will be built, is potentially being developed in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley, according to a recent...
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Hotspots • 04 Oct 2012
Affordable land release in WA
New affordable land has been released by the Western Australian state government in Broome North, at Waranyjarri Estate.
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Hotspots • 04 Oct 2012
Save on energy costs with roof tiles
Investors looking at saving on energy costs should consider buying a property with roof tiles, with a recent study revealing them as the most energy efficient roofing...
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Hotspots • 04 Oct 2012
Home sales fall to 15 year low
New home sales have fallen to a 15 year low in August 2012, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
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Hotspots • 03 Oct 2012
North West Rail Link approved
The much awaited North West Rail Link has been given planning approval to start, in what is being called a “major milestone” for one of NSW’s biggest transport...
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Hotspots • 03 Oct 2012
Falling approvals not due to canned home bonus
Victorian treasurer, Kim Wells, has recently slammed claims that a national fall in building approvals is the result of the end of the state’s first home bonus.
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Hotspots • 02 Oct 2012
How developer incentives could cost you thousands of dollars
When residential property markets turn soft or when there are only a few units left in a project marketers for developers will offer various incentives to entice...
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Hotspots • 02 Oct 2012
Over half of Australians struggle to pay bills
53 per cent of Australian households have no income left each month after paying their mortgage and other bills, the latest ME Bank Household Financial Comfort Report...
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