Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 14 Jul 2011
Yields, capital growth to attract investors: APM
While rental asking prices remained flat across Australian capital cities in the last quarter, Australian Property Monitors (APM) believes market conditions will only...
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Hotspots • 13 Jul 2011
Rural property market holds steady
Values of rural properties within a 2.5 hour drive from Sydney are holding their ground, according to PRDnationwide.
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Hotspots • 13 Jul 2011
Darwin rentals number one
Darwin is now the most expensive Australian capital city in which to rent residential property, according to RP Data’s June Quarter Rent Review.
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Hotspots • 13 Jul 2011
Concern reignited for aspiring buyers
First time buyers continue to sit on the sidelines of the housing market, according to the latest housing finance data from the ABS.
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Hotspots • 13 Jul 2011
New home demand picks up
Loans for the construction or purchase of new dwellings rose in May, giving a much needed boost to Australia’s chronic housing shortage.
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Hotspots • 13 Jul 2011
Affordability constraints deter Brisbane buyers
The most affordable end of the Brisbane property market is shrinking rapidly – with house sales under $300,000 dropping 95 per cent in five years.
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Hotspots • 13 Jul 2011
Sydney welcomes new land releases
The property industry has cautiously welcomed news of two new land releases in Western Sydney.
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Hotspots • 11 Jul 2011
New property investors in for the long term
Budding first time property investors looking to buy in the next two years consider tenant demand the most important factor when considering an investment, while...
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Hotspots • 11 Jul 2011
Auction activity freezes
The winter chill is having a negative impact on Australian home buyers, with auction clearance rates falling below 50 per cent in some states.
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Hotspots • 11 Jul 2011
Consumer caution reigns
Australians are clearly nervous about spending money.
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