Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 20 Feb 2012
Auction numbers slump
Fewer homes are going under the hammer across Australia when compared to this time last year, new data shows.
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Hotspots • 20 Feb 2012
Massive infrastructure spending begins
Queensland is set for a massive injection of federal infrastructure spending, according to the government.
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Hotspots • 20 Feb 2012
Bypass to increase desirability
Nearing completion, the Ballina Bypass is a positive for property in the Ballina and nearby areas, according to key industry figures.
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Hotspots • 20 Feb 2012
House prices stabilise in South East Qld
South East Queensland property prices appear to have plateaued, new data from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) shows.‘‘It certainly appears that...
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Hotspots • 17 Feb 2012
Perth City sees $360m rail
Work on the Perth City Link has officially begun with one of the first stages to reconnect the city centre with Northbridge.
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Hotspots • 17 Feb 2012
Pressure eases for renters in Sydney, Perth
Sydney is experiencing its highest rental vacancy rates in more than five years, while the availability of rental properties in Perth remained stable, new research has...
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Hotspots • 16 Feb 2012
Regional areas to open up, Vic
Regional Victoria is being opened up with significant new infrastructure works, according to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport.
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Hotspots • 15 Feb 2012
Brisbane houses favoured over units
Investors seeking capital growth in Brisbane should buy houses rather than units, according to a leading industry figure.
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Hotspots • 15 Feb 2012
Sydney to outperform other capital cities
Sydney’s residential property market will perform better than other capital cities across Australia with modest growth expected this year, according to RP Data senior...
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Hotspots • 15 Feb 2012
Low income earners should invest
Lower income earners should look towards property as an investment even more so than those on higher salaries, according to a leading investment group.While many think...
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