Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 21 Apr 2011
Buyers oblivious to bad credit consequences
A large number of aspiring property buyers remain unaware of the damage a bad debt history can do to their home loan prospects, according to broking group Mortgage...
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Hotspots • 20 Apr 2011
Affordability weighs on the minds of aspiring buyers
The high cost of breaking into the property market is the biggest obstacle for first time buyers, a new survey has found.
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Hotspots • 20 Apr 2011
High cost of living a threat to property owners
The rising cost of living is placing an increasing strain on household budgets that should be acknowledged in banks’ lending policies, according to Merrill Lynch.
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Hotspots • 20 Apr 2011
New home building worst in years
Residential building activity ended 2010 on a very soft note and the outlook for 2011 is even worse according to the Housing Industry Association.
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Hotspots • 19 Apr 2011
Land sales sink but prices soar
Residential land values have continued to rise whiles sales volumes sink, according to the latest Housing Industry Association/ RP Data Residential Land Report.
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Hotspots • 19 Apr 2011
Auctions prove the best sales approach
Investors and home buyers on the Sunshine Coast are using auctions to achieve the best sales results according to Raine & Horne.
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Hotspots • 18 Apr 2011
Property owners to spend small this Easter
Despite a five day holiday on the cards this Easter, many new property owners plan to lay low and save money this Easter.
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Hotspots • 18 Apr 2011
Wet weather hits auctions
Heavy rain kept potential property buyers away from Sydney’s auctions over the weekend with the New South Wales capital failing to shift much more than half of listed...
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Hotspots • 18 Apr 2011
Rising bills put pressure on home owners
Australian home owners are struggling to meet mortgage repayments as household bills shoot up at more than double the rate of inflation.
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Hotspots • 15 Apr 2011
Unit rent prices on the rise
Rental prices are on the rise across Australia with units in particular delivering exciting rental returns.
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