Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 24 Jun 2010
Home buyers reveal top property gripes
Flood-prone areas and main roads are among home buyers’ top concerns, according to new research by PRDnationwide.
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Hotspots • 24 Jun 2010
Affordability constraints don’t dampen buyer spirit
Despite rising affordability constraints, there are still some areas that represent sound buys for first time buyers or property investors.
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Hotspots • 22 Jun 2010
ANZ tops majors in satisfaction
ANZ has edged out the other majors to retain its position as the top business bank for customer satisfaction.
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Hotspots • 21 Jun 2010
Investors see merit in property market
Low vacancy rates, share market volatility and reduced first home buyer demand is causing investors to flood back into the property market.
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Hotspots • 21 Jun 2010
Auction market cools in winter
There is increasing hesitation among home buyers to jump on the property bandwagon, with auction clearance rates dropping again over the weekend.
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Hotspots • 21 Jun 2010
Australian property market among best in world
Australia’s property market has been named as one of the best in the world, thanks to a 20 per cent increase in house price growth last year.
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Hotspots • 17 Jun 2010
Winter hotspots revealed
Despite the recent winter property market cool-down, there are still some active hotspots, Raine & Horne chief executive officer Angus Raine has said.
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Hotspots • 17 Jun 2010
Outlook glum for property market: HIA
Despite posting a modest increase in housing starts, the outlook for the new financial year remains sombre.
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Hotspots • 16 Jun 2010
We are not in a housing bubble: Residex
Despite widespread speculation that Australia is in the midst of a housing bubble, Residex chief executive officer John Edwards has said this is not the case.
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Hotspots • 16 Jun 2010
Consumer optimism reaches GFC low
Despite the RBA’s decision to keep rates on hold, consumer optimism has dropped for the second consecutive month, representing the largest two-month fall since March...
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