Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 09 Aug 2012
Sentiment stifling market upturn
While the economy is becoming more conducive to a significant upturn in property values, poor consumer sentiment is stifling potential growth, a new report has found.
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Hotspots • 08 Aug 2012
Imogen Brown: Five steps for selling success
When your tenants are vacated and you're ready to sell, follow these five steps for success.
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Hotspots • 08 Aug 2012
More diligence required when inspecting
While the average property buyer undergoes extensive overall research, just an hour is spent looking at the property they buy, a national survey has revealed.
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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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