Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 27 May 2011
First timers told to buy now
Aspiring property buyers hoping to crack the real estate market should act now, according to PRDnationwide.
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Hotspots • 27 May 2011
Hope for NSW infrastructure
A new law introduced to parliament yesterday has the potential to make New South Wales government planning more meaningful, according to the Urban Taskforce.
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Hotspots • 26 May 2011
Sustainable housing gets govt boost
The federal government has backed the Green Building Council of Australia's (GBCA's) Green Star - Communities rating tool with a sponsorship announcement.
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Hotspots • 26 May 2011
Cold snap sends investors to Snowy Mountains
An unusually cold May has ushered in an early start to the ski season and a surge in interest in Snowy Mountains real estate, according to Raine & Horne.
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Hotspots • 26 May 2011
iPad app launched for Tassie buyers
A Tasmanian real estate office has claimed a state first with its release of a property app for the Apple iPad.
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Hotspots • 26 May 2011
New govt initiatives for WA housing
The Western Australian government has announced new measures to help improve affordability in the state including up to 2,000 extra shared equity home loans.
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Hotspots • 26 May 2011
Building data reveals housing/mining divide
Building and construction figures recorded a modest rise in the March quarter but also highlighted a growing divide between mining related engineering construction and...
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Hotspots • 25 May 2011
Investors fail to optimise returns
Utilising the services of a quantity surveyor can significantly increase – or even double – investors’ returns yet few are aware of such services, according to...
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Hotspots • 25 May 2011
Commercial property market picks up
While the residential property market remains relatively quiet the commercial sector has reported signs of a recovery.
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Hotspots • 24 May 2011
Green property values to bloom
Increasing energy and water prices will boost the values of existing green homes, leading to a new wave of environmental design and housing products, according to...
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