Hotspots

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

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2011 ripe for opportunity

The New Year is heralding signs of opportunity for investors across the nation’s property markets but it’s not just...
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Property market resilient in 2010

Despite a sluggish second half of the year, Australia’s property market performed surprisingly well in 2010, new...
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Auctions cool before Christmas

Subdued auction clearance activity this weekend suggests the property market will end with a fizzle this year.
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Housing shortage to endure

Australia will endure a soft residential building market in 2011.
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Property prices 10pc too high

The International Monetary Fund has warned that Australian house prices might be overvalued by as much as 10 per cent.
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Overvalued, yes, property bubble, no

A new research paper compiled by staff at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has found what many of us already...
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Australians pursue property investment

While for many Australian’s owning our own home has been the great Australian dream, a new survey has revealed a...
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2010s best suburbs revealed

The nation’s top performing suburbs of 2010 have been identified by RP Data.
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Regional Victoria a property hotspot

Regional Victoria is enjoying a significant property upswing, new research has found.
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Slump in new housing bodes badly for 2011

New housing starts fell in the September 2010 quarter, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed...
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Auctions slide at Christmas

Home buyers are not feeling the Christmas spirit, with auction clearance rates sliding yet again.
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Borrowers turn to credit unions, building societies

More Australians are turning to credit unions and building societies as alternatives to the big banks with data...
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Outlook Weak for New Housing - December 2010

A modest improvement in housing finance was not enough to shake off the deteriorating outlook for new home building.
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Opportunity beckons

For those Australians contemplating getting into the property market now could just be as good a time as any.
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No Christmas cheer for auctions

The festive season is doing little to improve auction clearance rates, which dropped in most states over the weekend,...
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Top Sydney suburbs revealed

Camperdown and Avalon are the choice suburbs for home buyers, according to John McGrath.
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Property listings spike

Property listings have increased sharply throughout the spring selling season, in what is good news for buyers.
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Credit unions, building societies welcome 'fifth pillar'

Australia’s mutuals (credit unions and building societies) have shown their support for treasurer Wayne Swan’s...
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Aussie home values steady

Dwelling values were up a modest 0.3 per cent in October, according to RP Data.
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Prices up in Yamba

Property prices have risen by 9.2 per cent in the far north New South Wales coastal town of Yamba in the six months to...
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New home sales slump

Despite a slight uptick in October, new home sales are significantly lower than this time last year.
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Concerns over valuation discrepancies

The Real Estate Buyer’s Agents Association of Australia (REBAA) has voiced concern over increasing discrepancies...
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Aussies attached to their homes

Australian property owners are holding on to their homes for longer, new research has found.
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Affordability still an issue: HIA

A modest decline in property prices has helped improve housing affordability over the last quarter.
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Sunshine fails to warm up auction activity

The warm spring weather is doing little to entice potential home buyers to the property market.
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