Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 15 Apr 2011
Super saving - April 2011
If your heart is set on the property market it’s time to set your eyes on your savings.
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Hotspots • 15 Apr 2011
Govt grant out of touch with prices
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is urging the government to increase the First Home Owners Grant to bring it into line with current property prices.
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Hotspots • 15 Apr 2011
Vendors unrealistic about prices
The listing of properties at unachievable prices is adding to the property market’s already swollen stock levels, according to RE/MAX WA managing director Geoff...
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Hotspots • 13 Apr 2011
Investors Turn to USA
The strength of the Aussie dollar combined with the collapse of the US housing market is proving an enticing combination for Australian investors.
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Hotspots • 12 Apr 2011
New protections for SA strata title owners
Owners and purchasers of community and strata titled properties in South Australia will receive extra protection and access to free information and advice under...
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Hotspots • 12 Apr 2011
Exit fee ban causes confusion
The federal government’s decision to ban home loan exit fees from July 1 is causing confusion among property buyers with many borrowers unsure whether to switch now or...
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Hotspots • 11 Apr 2011
Property sales march forward
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Hotspots • 11 Apr 2011
Market awash with listings
Residential property listings are up by close to 50 per cent compared to last year, new research has revealed.
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Hotspots • 11 Apr 2011
Winter the best time to buy: APM
Investors  looking to snap up a property bargain should do their shopping in winter, Australian Property Monitors chief economist Andrew Wilson has claimed.
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Hotspots • 11 Apr 2011
Bidders fail to bite at auction
Auctions in both Sydney and Melbourne once again failed to impress buyers, with the capital cities returning lacklustre results.
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