Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 04 Feb 2011
Economy enjoys boost in building approvals
After a spate of less than impressive economic data,it seems there is light at the end of the tunnel, with building approvals on the rise.
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Hotspots • 03 Feb 2011
SPI Online launches web broadcast
Smart Property Investment has today launched a weekly web broadcast to deliver readers a round-up of the latest property news and analysis.
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Hotspots • 03 Feb 2011
New home sales finish up weak in 2010
New home sales eased in December 2010 to finish the year down by 4.4 per cent, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
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Hotspots • 03 Feb 2011
Floods hit home financing activity
Uncertainty in the economy has resulted in a stark drop off in home financing, with one of the country’s largest mortgage broking groups recording its lowest sales...
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Hotspots • 02 Feb 2011
Australians delay property purchase
Despite the RBA’s decision to keep the cash rate on hold yesterday, the threat of higher rates is stopping Australians from purchasing property.
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Hotspots • 02 Feb 2011
New legislation to hurt older borrowers
The new National Consumer Credit Protection Act could negatively impact any borrower over the age of 35, RE/MAX Western Australia managing director Geoff Baldwin has...
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Hotspots • 01 Feb 2011
Aussie house price growth lacklustre in 2010
Australian property prices increased marginally in the final quarter of 2010 with a new report revealing that values peaked in May 2010 before finishing the year...
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Hotspots • 01 Feb 2011
2011: the year of the investor
Flatter property prices are likely to suit investors moving forward.
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Hotspots • 01 Feb 2011
Borrowing options widen
High LVR (loan to value ratio) lending is back en vogue, with three lenders announcing changes in their policy in the past week.
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Hotspots • 01 Feb 2011
Credit unions trounce majors
Australia’s credit unions have beaten the major banks by offering the best personal loan products, according to CANSTAR CANNEX.
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