Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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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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Hotspots • 28 Apr 2011
Time is ripe for first timers
Now is an ideal time for first home buyers to get on the property ladder, Aussie’s John Symond has claimed.
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Hotspots • 21 Apr 2011
Rental growth exceeds prices
A comparison of capital city property price growth and rental price growth has confirmed that rents are delivering investors the best returns.
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Hotspots • 21 Apr 2011
Stagnant prices an opportunity for buyers
Australia’s property prices are not expected to grow over the coming 12 months.
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Hotspots • 21 Apr 2011
Buyers oblivious to bad credit consequences
A large number of aspiring property buyers remain unaware of the damage a bad debt history can do to their home loan prospects, according to broking group Mortgage...
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Hotspots • 20 Apr 2011
Affordability weighs on the minds of aspiring buyers
The high cost of breaking into the property market is the biggest obstacle for first time buyers, a new survey has found.
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Hotspots • 20 Apr 2011
High cost of living a threat to property owners
The rising cost of living is placing an increasing strain on household budgets that should be acknowledged in banks’ lending policies, according to Merrill Lynch.
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Hotspots • 20 Apr 2011
New home building worst in years
Residential building activity ended 2010 on a very soft note and the outlook for 2011 is even worse according to the Housing Industry Association.
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