Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 01 Sep 2011
A developing duo
Tina and Al Pupello have put together a successful investment strategy renovating, sub-dividing and developing properties all over Adelaide
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Hotspots • 31 Aug 2011
Melbourne takes top spot as world's most liveable city
Melbourne has brushed aside Vancouver, formerly ranked the world’s most liveable city for almost a decade, to take top spot on the 140-city list.
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Hotspots • 31 Aug 2011
Building approvals improve slightly
Building approvals rose slightly last month, but underlying demand for new housing still outweighs supply, new data has revealed
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Hotspots • 31 Aug 2011
New rules aim to prevent property theft
The Western Australian government has introduced new rules that aim to better protect land owners against property theft.
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Hotspots • 30 Aug 2011
First time buyers return in spring
The first time buyer market is expected to be the most active segment over the coming months, the head of a real estate agent group said.
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Hotspots • 29 Aug 2011
Auctions favour buyers
Just over 50 per cent of all properties put up for auction in Sydney and Melbourne cleared over the weekend, suggesting the spring selling season is yet to begin.
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Hotspots • 29 Aug 2011
Blue ribbon property values fall sharply
Home values across the nation’s premium housing markets have fallen as demand for blue ribbon property continues to wane, new data has found.
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Hotspots • 26 Aug 2011
QLD recovery underway
Queensland’s residential property market is showing signs of steady recovery after several months of flat market performance, new research has found.
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Hotspots • 26 Aug 2011
Housing Affordability Improves in All States - August 2011
Global uncertainty and buyer caution has helped to improve housing affordability in Australia.
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Hotspots • 26 Aug 2011
Home owners keep hold of properties for longer
Economic instability is forcing many home owners to hold onto their properties for longer.
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