Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 01 Sep 2010
Brisbane earmarked as city to watch
While most of Australia’s capital cities are expected to record moderated growth in home values over the coming 12 months, Brisbane has been targeted as the city to...
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Hotspots • 31 Aug 2010
Home values flatten: RP Data
Home values remained relatively flat last month, according to recent research.
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Hotspots • 31 Aug 2010
Dwelling approvals up
Dwelling approvals are on the rise after three consecutive months of decline.
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Hotspots • 31 Aug 2010
Credit unions and building societies worth a look
“Why bank when you can credit union?” I remember hearing this catch phrase on a long running advertisement for the local credit union when I was growing up. While...
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Hotspots • 30 Aug 2010
Mixed results for auctions
Auction activity in Adelaide and Sydney picked up over the weekend, indicating a recovery synonymous with the warmer spring season, according to Australian Property...
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Hotspots • 27 Aug 2010
Buying power shifting to buyers: RP Data
The spring selling season is off to a slow start but market conditions appear to bode well for first time buyers and investors.
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Hotspots • 27 Aug 2010
Western Sydney housing supply 'crippled'
“Crippling” fees and taxes are “sterilising” New South Wales’ housing supply, according to a Sydney real estate group.
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Hotspots • 26 Aug 2010
New home building surges
New home building activity has surged in the June quarter, pointing to a long-anticipated recovery in residential building activity.
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Hotspots • 25 Aug 2010
SA, TAS markets best buying options in Spring: REBAA
The property market is set to heat up with the onset of the spring selling season but activity is expected to be more subdued than usual.
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Hotspots • 24 Aug 2010
Investor activity to gather pace
Warmer weather and favourable investment conditions should ignite investor activity in the property market, according to national mortgage broking group Mortgage...
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