Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 20 Sep 2012
Drops still ahead for one capital city
A survey by the Australian Property Institute has revealed that Melbourne’s property market is yet to hit the bottom of the cycle.
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Hotspots • 19 Sep 2012
New data reveals good times for investors
Vacancy rates have fallen, on average, nationwide over the month of August, according to SQM Research.
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Hotspots • 19 Sep 2012
Property hotspots won’t be affected by carbon price
Towns such as Whyalla and Gladstone will continue to be significant hubs of mining investment, despite the Carbon Price, according to a recent response from minister for...
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Hotspots • 19 Sep 2012
Growth in housing sector ahead
After a residential ‘building recession’ seen over the last couple of years, an upturn is on the horizon, according to a leading research, analysis and forecasting...
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Hotspots • 18 Sep 2012
New website to make buying property easier
Residential builders and developers are supporting a new online house and land matching service that is set to speed up the process of buying a new home.
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Hotspots • 18 Sep 2012
7800 new dwellings part of transformation
Canberra’s Tuggeranong town centre is set to undergo a transformation that will improve pedestrian access and include an extra 7800 housing dwellings, according to the...
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Hotspots • 17 Sep 2012
Suburbs investors need to avoid
Suburbs with a high concentration of first home owners should generally be avoided by investors, claims market strategist and investor Helen Collier-Kogtevs.
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Hotspots • 17 Sep 2012
100ha of land to be urbanised
Urban development potential for more than 100ha of land has been opened up in one area under a recent housing project.
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Hotspots • 17 Sep 2012
Multi-million dollar boost for regional area
Business and tourism are expected to grow in one regional area after a $5.2 million injection, according to regional development minister, Brendon Grylls, and fisheries...
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Hotspots • 14 Sep 2012
Why retirement properties might be worth another look
Existing retirement facilities in popular areas may be worth a second look from investors, due to shrinking profit margins for developers in this sector, according to an...
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