Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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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Hotspots • 29 Apr 2011
Victoria booms
Victoria is leading the nation in terms of building activity and population growth, according to the latest HIA-JELD-WEN Population and Residential Building Hotspots...
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Hotspots • 29 Apr 2011
More calls for Govt grant review
Aspiring first home buyers could benefit greatly from an increase to the First Home Owners Grant, a national survey has found.
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Hotspots • 29 Apr 2011
Brisbane tipped to take off
Brisbane’s property market is offering strong potential to investors according to a report by Place Estate Agents.
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Hotspots • 29 Apr 2011
More renters to consider buying
The increasing cost of renting could prompt more renters to consider property ownership, according to RE/MAX WA managing director Geoff Baldwin.
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Hotspots • 29 Apr 2011
SA welcomes first high density community
South Australia is geared to welcome one of the state’s most significant urban developments in history, following the state government’s final approval for the...
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Hotspots • 28 Apr 2011
Brisbane most affordable
Queensland’s capital has overtaken Adelaide as the most affordable mainland capital city following a dip in values as a result of ongoing weakness in the Brisbane...
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Hotspots • 28 Apr 2011
Investors and home buyers embrace new apps
Australian property investors and home buyers are increasingly using smart phones as part of their house hunting strategies.
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