Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 30 Nov 2011
Investors to cash in on rising rents
There is still strength in the property investment market for investors with rents across greater metropolitan Sydney reporting a 6.4 per cent jump in the 12 months to...
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Hotspots • 30 Nov 2011
Major cities not a good investment option: Lomas
The major cities have never been investors’ best options and those looking for positive returns should look further afield, according to a leading property expert.
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Hotspots • 29 Nov 2011
Delinquent borrowers face receivership
More than $1 billion worth of distressed property has currently been forced on the market with more to come from ‘mum and dad’ investors, according to a major...
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Hotspots • 29 Nov 2011
Xmas hotspots up to 100 per cent
Investors with holiday properties are benefiting this Christmas season with hotspots up to 100 per cent full, reports a leading real estate agency.
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Hotspots • 28 Nov 2011
First time buyers struggle to save
More than one third of first home buyers believe they cannot save for a home loan deposit within the next three years.
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Hotspots • 28 Nov 2011
Over 50 per cent clear: Sydney
Just over 50 per cent of properties cleared in Sydney over the weekend, according to Australian Property Monitors (APM).
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Hotspots • 25 Nov 2011
Fairfield’s rental and mortgage stress is Sydney’s worst
Private rental stress and mortgage stress in Fairfield’s local government area are the worst of all Sydney suburbs, new research has discovered.
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Hotspots • 25 Nov 2011
ATO explains GST and property transactions
A new online “property tool” will help investors to understand the GST impacts of property-related transactions, the Australian Taxation Office hopes.
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Hotspots • 24 Nov 2011
Graduates to get a foot in the door
Genworth Financial today launched a ‘Graduate Package’ aimed at helping graduates to enter the property market sooner.
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Hotspots • 24 Nov 2011
Property investment confidence rises in NSW: survey
NSW consumer confidence is strong and property investment is increasing in popularity, a leading sentiment survey has revealed.
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