Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 12 May 2011
Weak confidence takes toll on property
The outlook for the property market remains uninspiring as consumer confidence drops to a nine month low.
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Hotspots • 11 May 2011
Archicentre offers discount building inspections
In response to the rising cost of living Archicentre has released a new building inspection report with prices starting from $330.
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Hotspots • 10 May 2011
Outdoor living a priority for Australians
An outdoor deck or pergola is the top priority for more than half of property investors and home buyers, a new survey has found.
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Hotspots • 09 May 2011
More funds needed for housing: HIA
The Housing Industry Association is urging the Federal Government to inject more funds into the housing market and address the ongoing supply issue.
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Hotspots • 09 May 2011
Auctions continue weak run - May 2011
Australia’s property market continues to underperform at auction, new data has revealed.
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Hotspots • 06 May 2011
Record low for sales on the Gold Coast
Sales of house and land packages on the Gold Coast have hit a new low according to the latest Prodap Report.
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Hotspots • 06 May 2011
Victoria a hotspot for investors
Property investors are most active in Victoria, mortgage sales from one of the nation’s largest mortgage broking groups have revealed.
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Hotspots • 06 May 2011
Warmer building data masks overall colder front
Total building approvals increased in March, figures from the ABS revealed yesterday, but the underlying result remained concerning, according to the Housing Industry...
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Hotspots • 06 May 2011
Renting still more affordable than buying
Suggestions that rising rents are making buying increasingly attractive to aspiring property buyers have been dismissed by RP Data’s senior research analyst Cameron...
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Hotspots • 06 May 2011
Weak top end drives market's poor result
Ongoing weakness in prestige property markets is one driving force behind the broader market’s poor performance.
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