Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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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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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