Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 05 May 2011
$9.7 million to cater for Vic's growing population
The Victorian government will spend $9.7 million over the next four years to plan for Melbourne’s growth as well as the needs of growing regional communities and...
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Hotspots • 05 May 2011
Sales up, but still a long way to go
Sales of new homes have increased, but remain well below the historical average, a new report has found.
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Hotspots • 05 May 2011
Subdued outlook for house price growth
House prices are expected to endure a relatively flat period over the coming 12 months, unlike the rental market.
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Hotspots • 04 May 2011
Benefits announced for NT home buyers
The Northern Territory’s 2011 Budget has included new measures to support home buyers in the region.
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Hotspots • 04 May 2011
18,500 new home sites for ACT
The ACT government has announced a $111.4 million plan to increase the supply of housing in the ACT.
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Hotspots • 03 May 2011
Smart Property Investment recognised in BRW ranking
Sterling Publishing, publisher of Smart Property Investment, has been recognised as one of Australia’s fastest growing new businesses by BRW.
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Hotspots • 03 May 2011
House prices ease
The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics have confirmed a modest easing in Australian house prices, according to the Housing Industry Association.
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Hotspots • 02 May 2011
Concerns for mandatory energy ratings
Mandatory disclosure of residential properties’ energy efficiency could place considerable costs on property owners wishing to sell or lease properties, the Real...
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Hotspots • 02 May 2011
House prices slump in March quarter but rents soar
Australia’s capital city property values took a hit in the first quarter of 2011, figures from RP Data and Rismark have confirmed, but growth in rental prices has only...
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Hotspots • 02 May 2011
Auction Activity Stalls - May 2011
The nation’s auctions failed to provide any excitement over the weekend, with all states recording less than stellar activity.
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