Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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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Hotspots • 04 Mar 2011
Outlook bleak for new home building
Building approvals slumped dramatically in January, new data has revealed, reigniting concerns about the ongoing level of underbuilding in Australia.
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Hotspots • 03 Mar 2011
Property outlook good: HIA
New home sales grew modestly last month, suggesting the property market is on track for a full recovery.
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Hotspots • 02 Mar 2011
NSW planning system singled out for criticism
A research report by the Productivity Commission has singled out New South Wales’ planning system as inefficient and anti-competitive.
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Hotspots • 01 Mar 2011
Data confirms January a quiet month for property
A spate of natural disasters across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria saw January property market activity slump right across the country, a new index has...
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Hotspots • 28 Feb 2011
Auction activity warms up - February 2011
Weekend auction activity is slowly gaining momentum but clearance rates remain down on this time last year.
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Hotspots • 28 Feb 2011
Carbon neutral apartments an Australia first
Grocon today announced plans for Australia’s first ‘Passive House’ apartment building to be developed within the Carlton Brewery site.
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