Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 02 Mar 2012
Darwin population to grow by 50 pc
Investors in Darwin will see a soaring property market off the back of future resources projects, developments and government initiatives. A new government strategy has...
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Hotspots • 02 Mar 2012
First time buyers are returning: AFG
Proving the residential property market is far from flat, AFG has recorded its highest February sales on record, processing $2.8 billion of loans.
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Hotspots • 02 Mar 2012
Building approvals stay largely flat
Building approvals barely rose in January 2012, adding further weight to the need for another rate cut.
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Hotspots • 02 Mar 2012
It's all in the details!
To attract the right sort of tenant to your investment property, writes Andrew Winter, you need to ditch your ‘owner occupier mindset’
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Hotspots • 01 Mar 2012
World first data tool for investors
Investors will benefit from a world first daily measurement of Australian property values, released today by Australia’s largest real estate information company.
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Hotspots • 01 Mar 2012
WA will remain a top investment area
Western Australia is one of the top mining investment areas in the world with no signs of backing down, according to a recent report.
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Hotspots • 01 Mar 2012
Rental growth ahead for Brisbane
Brisbane will see the rental market tighten with yields expect to increase, according to a new report from a leading industry forecaster.The Inner Brisbane Apartments...
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Hotspots • 01 Mar 2012
New developments under threat
Investors may be passed on costs from developers if the NSW Government doesn’t step up to the plate, according to Laing+Simmons general manager Leanne Pilkington.
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Hotspots • 01 Mar 2012
Expand your potential as an investor
A smart property investor, writes Phillip Tarrant, is able look beyond the traditional locations and to seek out real growth in diverse markets
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Hotspots • 01 Mar 2012
Avoiding the holiday hype
When you’re on holiday, buying that beautiful beach pad might seem like a good idea. But, writes Lisa Montgomery, be careful about making investment decisions while...
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