Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 09 Aug 2010
Little change for auction results
The weekend’s auctions saw clearance rates remain in line with July levels with very little change recorded across the capital cities, according to data from...
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Hotspots • 09 Aug 2010
Window of opportunity for buyers as market slows
A slower property market and flattening property prices are pointing to an ideal time for first time property buyers to think about a market entry.
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Hotspots • 05 Aug 2010
ABS contradicts house price data
In contrast to recent data revealing a decline in house price growth, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has found the weighted average of Australia’s house...
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Hotspots • 02 Aug 2010
Auctions continue flat run - August 2010
Auction clearance results failed to show any glimmer of improvement over the weekend, remaining relatively flat in Sydney and Melbourne, and falling significantly in...
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Hotspots • 30 Jul 2010
Property price growth to fall
Residential property price growth is expected to tumble over the coming 12 months, new research has found.
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Hotspots • 30 Jul 2010
Increased competition good news for property buyers
Big bank alternatives are returning to the home loan market, bringing competition back to property buyers.
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Hotspots • 29 Jul 2010
Housing market enjoys solid growth
Investors have officially filled the gap created by first home buyers, new research has found.
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Hotspots • 28 Jul 2010
Growth upswing may suggest Sydney market recovery
Enormous price growth in Sydney’s inner suburbs may indicate a recovery in the property market.
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Hotspots • 27 Jul 2010
Property buyers borrowing big
It appears fierce competition in the lower end of the property market has pushed up home loan sizes across the country.
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Hotspots • 26 Jul 2010
Auctions continue less than impressive run
Auction clearance activity remained relatively stable over the weekend, with Sydney clearing 69.4 per cent of properties.
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