Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 20 May 2011
Rental markets still tight
Vacancy rates improved slightly in April but rental markets remain tight throughout much of the nation, according to new figures from SQM Research.
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Hotspots • 20 May 2011
Investors head west
Affordable pricing, enticing yields and a wide range of stock are luring investors to Sydney’s west, according to Starr Partners Real Estate.
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Hotspots • 20 May 2011
Aussies split over property market
Australians are divided over whether now is a good time to buy property or not, according to a new poll.
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Hotspots • 19 May 2011
New property site appeals to buyers
Thehomepage.com.au, a new property listings site, is offering property investors and home buyers another resource for their property searches.
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Hotspots • 19 May 2011
Property plans shelved as living costs rise
The increasing cost of living is deterring many people from purchasing property, a national survey has found.
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Hotspots • 19 May 2011
Aussie house prices vulnerable
Over-valued prices and poor affordability is leaving Australia’s housing market exposed, according to AMP chief economist Shane Oliver.
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Hotspots • 18 May 2011
More help extended to flood-affected borrowers
Mortgage insurer Genworth Financial has expanded its hardship solutions package for borrowers struggling to get back on their feet following natural disasters.
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Hotspots • 16 May 2011
Exit fee regulation amended
The regulation prohibiting exit fees has been amended in the National Consumer Credit Protection Act.
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Hotspots • 13 May 2011
Time to buy: McGrath
Property investors who can afford to buy now, should buy now, according to McGrath Estate Agents chief executive John McGrath.
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Hotspots • 13 May 2011
NSW planning changes spark concerns
The New South Wales’ government’s decision to transfer a reported $9 billion worth of residential, commercial and retail projects back to local councils for approval...
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