Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 15 Dec 2011
First time buyer activity to stall
While this last quarter of 2011 has seen a rush of activity from first time buyers, this will stall in 2012, said Laing+Simmons General Manager Leanne Pilkington.The...
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Hotspots • 15 Dec 2011
Median house prices fall in Sept qtr
Residential house prices took a hit in the September quarter, with average capital city values falling 3.7 per cent, new research has found.
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Hotspots • 14 Dec 2011
Refinancing hits 12 month high
The number of investors refinancing has increased significantly over the past 12 months, new data from Loan Market Group has revealed.
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Hotspots • 14 Dec 2011
Rental listings website surges
The rental listings website rent.com.au, set up to assist landlords and property managers find suitable tenants, has relaunched its site after visits soared 43 per cent...
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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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