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Hotspots • 23 SEP 2015

Property slump in sight

A global investment bank has predicted Australia will soon reach the peak of its housing cycle, with ongoing implications for the national economy.

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Hotspots • 22 SEP 2015

Judge each state market independently

The degree of price variation between Australia’s largest cities has reached a point where the market can no longer be considered as a whole, according to a leading...

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Hotspots • 22 SEP 2015

Auction results reveal weakening market

Auction clearance rates in Australia's two largest capitals continue to paint a picture of turning market fortunes, with one city recording consecutive declines. 

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Finance • 21 SEP 2015

Interest in outer-suburbs soars

The announcement of a major infrastructure project has continued to spur on price growth in one region, with one real estate agency reporting a massive spike in...

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Hotspots • 21 SEP 2015

Impact of crackdown is still unclear

Months after major lending changes were first instigated, conflicting signs have emerged as to what impact regulatory intervention has had on the investor market.

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Hotspots • 18 SEP 2015

Lending changes creating distorted market

The APRA-instigated lending changes may be hurting those who can least afford it, as investors look to offset the hit to their back pocket.

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Hotspots • 17 SEP 2015

More foreign buyers in government’s sights

The federal government has confirmed it is investigating hundreds of foreign buyer cases, with the Treasurer announcing another round of forced sales as part of the...

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Hotspots • 17 SEP 2015

Property investment is 'pot luck'

A major stockbroking firm has raised concerns about the suitability of property investment for many self-managed super fund portfolios, describing it as a "hit and miss"...

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Finance • 16 SEP 2015

Massive increase in vacancy rates

Vacancy rates have more than doubled in one capital city over the past 12 months, with new research indicating that landlords are being forced to reassess their rental...

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Hotspots • 16 SEP 2015

Reforms wide of the mark

Proposed underquoting reforms in NSW won't prevent "rogue agents" from taking advantage of sellers and may remove important negotiation mechanisms, according to two...

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