Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 07 Aug 2012
Mining boom won't end in two years, says analyst
A report has been released arguing against predictions that Australia’s mining boom will end sooner than expected.
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Hotspots • 07 Aug 2012
Mining towns to receive a blow
Investors with properties in popular mining town hotspots may receive a blow, according to an announcement from the Queensland state government.
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Hotspots • 06 Aug 2012
New $80m mine announced
A new $80 million mine has been announced, providing another string to one suburb’s bow, according to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure.
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Hotspots • 06 Aug 2012
Shared accommodation faces tougher rules
Property owners with shared accommodation investments have been told to meet new standards or face immediate fines of up to $2,800 in one state.
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Hotspots • 06 Aug 2012
Suburb's $80 million railway station approved
A surge in population has prompted the WA government to approve an $80 million railway station, bus interchange and 2,000 car park project in Perth’s southern...
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Hotspots • 03 Aug 2012
Gov't must act on housing affordability, building
Laing+Simmons has joined industry groups calling for urgent reform on housing supply and affordability in NSW.
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Hotspots • 02 Aug 2012
Building approvals still strong
Building approvals fell only modestly in June 2012 following a strong increase in May, new data has revealed.
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Hotspots • 02 Aug 2012
Property prices jump in July
Significant price increases in Sydney and Melbourne helped to lift the national median property price, according to new data.
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Hotspots • 02 Aug 2012
Darwin set for expansion
A new suburb outside Darwin is just the beginning of a series of new stages which will see more than 5,000 homes built on the outskirts of the city.
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Hotspots • 02 Aug 2012
Funding to allow for development announced, Vic
New funding for one area of Victoria to allow for future development has recently been announced, according to minister for ports, Denis Napthine.
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