Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 10 Mar 2011
SPI unveils new website
Smart Property Investment today launched a new website that offers investors and home buyers greater access to property investment intelligence.
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Hotspots • 09 Mar 2011
Rental market tight in VIC
Melbourne’s outer suburbs are showcasing strong potential for investors with vacancy rates in the area the lowest in the city.
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Hotspots • 09 Mar 2011
New green standard for developments
A new green star rating tool is set to become national standard, paving the way for more sustainable Australian developments and cities.
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Hotspots • 08 Mar 2011
Borrowers do their homework
Investors and home buyers are becoming savvier and doing a lot of their own mortgage leg work at home, new research has revealed.
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Hotspots • 07 Mar 2011
Construction activity contracts in February
The national construction industry reported an ongoing contraction in activity levels in February, albeit at a slower pace, the Australian Industry Group (Ai...
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Hotspots • 07 Mar 2011
Units take centre stage in Sydney
Units will be the most popular type of new dwelling across greater Sydney in the years ahead, according to a leading industry analyst and forecaster.
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Hotspots • 07 Mar 2011
Govt ignores plea to ban exit fees
The Federal Government is determined to ban exit fees despite being told that the decision will stifle competition between lenders, an industry figure has revealed.
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Hotspots • 04 Mar 2011
Consumer report lashes out at majors
Consumer group Choice has slammed the big four banks for “gouging customers” in a new report presented to the Federal Government.
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Hotspots • 04 Mar 2011
Outlook for property bright: McGrath
After a slow start to the year one leading industry pundit is expecting the Australian property market to gather momentum this autumn, with solid price growth on the...
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Hotspots • 04 Mar 2011
Buyers choose mutuals
More investors and home buyers are turning to credit unions and building societies to source financing, new figures suggest.
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