Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 14 Dec 2011
Clearance rate tops 60% for Brisbane, Gold Coast
Clearance rates in Brisbane and the Gold Coast topped 60 per cent in the last 'official' week of auctions, according to independent auctioneering firm Jason Andrew...
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Hotspots • 14 Dec 2011
Less than half want own home: Survey
Home ownership is a long term goal for less than half of Australians with many having alternative prosperity goals, a new survey has revealed.
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Hotspots • 13 Dec 2011
Borrower complaints surge in 2011
Borrower disputes with their lenders surged almost 30 per cent last year, new research has revealed.
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Hotspots • 13 Dec 2011
Investment opportunities ahead, Sydney
and buyers in Sydney, a real estate expert has revealed.The St George area of southern Sydney is one of several areas that still offers good prospects, Rai
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Hotspots • 12 Dec 2011
Townhouses gain in popularity
Townhouses, which tend to provide increased space at more affordable prices in areas closer to the city, are becoming an increasingly popular choice of housing for...
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Hotspots • 12 Dec 2011
Clearance rate lowest for the year, Sydney
Sydney’s auction clearance rate dropped to its lowest this year, according to Australian Property Monitors.
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Hotspots • 09 Dec 2011
Price must be right regardless of duty
First home buyers looking to make the most of the stamp duty exemptions for existing dwellings in NSW before they expire should think twice before diving into the...
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Hotspots • 09 Dec 2011
Big four stay in line, for now
All four majors have now officially passed on the RBA's full rate cut, with Westpac and CBA moving last night.
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Hotspots • 09 Dec 2011
Owning property more likely, Canberra
Owning a property is becoming more of a reality for those living in Canberra, a new report has found.
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Hotspots • 08 Dec 2011
Housing Affordability Improves in All States - December 2011
It has become that bit easier for Australians to buy a property, with new figures showing a modest improvement in housing affordability in most parts of the country.
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