Hotspots

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

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NRAS reinstated

Real estate and housing industry members have welcomed the federal government’s decision to reinstate the National...
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Property market to pick up in 2011

After a slow start to the year, BIS Shrapnel is predicting the property market will pick up speed in the second half of...
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Auction activity picks up

Auction clearance rates climbed slightly higher in Sydney and Melbourne this weekend.
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No regrets for Australian buyers

New entrants to the property market are almost always pleased with their decision to purchase property and a majority...
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Housing bubble concern rejected

Property pundits have dismissed talk of a housing bubble, labelling it “misleading”.
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Massive overhaul for Perth foreshore

Detailed design plans for the much anticipated redevelopment of Perth Waterfront were released by WA premier Colin...
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Exit fee ban won't help borrowers

The government’s plans to ban mortgage exit fees have been criticised by the mortgage industry.
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New development for south east Melbourne

As many as 400 dwellings are set to be built in south east Melbourne with the listing for sale of one of the few...
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Major delays in residential DAs: report

A new report has revealed that town planning systems are performing poorly across the country with a large number of...
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Home lending up in December

Mixed signals have emerged from the latest housing finance figures with loans for the purchase of established dwellings...
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Brisbane hotspots revealed

Despite recent upheaval in the Brisbane property market, there are still plenty of opportunities for investors that are...
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Sydney rents jump

New figures from the New South Wales government have revealed a spike in rental prices in the state’s capital.
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Rising rents a bonanza for investors

House price growth may be expected to be pretty average in 2011, but rising rents are proving a windfall for property...
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GEO to develop estate at Mango Hill

Queensland developer GEO Property Group has secured full planning approvals from Moreton Bay Regional Council for a new...
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Redfern moves to change perceptions

The inner Sydney suburb of Redfern-Waterloo has launched a new brand in a bid to change some of the negative...
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Auction activity improves

After a sluggish start to the year, auction clearance rates have started to pick up, suggesting the housing market may...
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Cash incentives lure borrowers

Two lenders are using cash incentives to draw customers away from CBA and Westpac.
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Final addition to Carlton development launched

Australand, in partnership with St Hilliers and Citta Property Group, has launched Ambient, the third and final...
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Intouch offers wealth management

Non-bank lender intouch Home Loans has today extended a competitive challenge to the majors with the introduction of...
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Dwelling values to level

The threat of higher interest rates in 2011 should keep buyers out of the market and property price growth to a...
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New site for new residental projects

Colliers International has launched a new property buyer-focused residential website, reflecting its growing portfolio...
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Post-flood opportunities for investors

Investors are likely to be one of the few winners from Queensland's recent flood disaster as demand for flood-proof...
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Bulk of Aussie property squeezed into capitals

The majority of property sales take place within the nation's capital cities with close to three quarters of...
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Land supply cripples Australian housing

Sydney has been identified as the worst capital city for land supply while the nation as a whole faces a deteriorating...
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Top performing suburbs revealed - February 2011

Sandhurst, located to the south-east of Melbourne’s CBD, has topped a list of Victoria’s top ten performing suburbs...
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